A parent and child examining objects in a glass case

School holidays

Join us at one of our WA Museum locations to take part in our school holidays activities! There’s always something new to learn.

We have a heap of fun filled activities, where you can express your creativity, learn and explore. No matter where you’ll be in WA these school holidays, there is something for everyone!

yellow and beige circular rugs spread out on a wooden floor creating a textural pattern

Opening Event | Wednesday 3 July | 5pm  

Thursday 4 July - Monday 8 July  
Daily drop-in | 9.30am-4.30pm 

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Reclaim the Void: Assemblage

During Assemblage some 3000 small, circular rag rugs will be tied together into the component dots of a vast artwork. The process will be completed later this year in situ on Ngalia tjukurrpa parna - sacred country.

A beige codebreakers guide with a central eye symbol is highlighted by strips of shadow running across it in lines, horizontally
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Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Codebreakers

Part scavenger hunt, part escape room — get ready for a self-guided family tour with a twist!

A woman wearing headphones examines a display of artifacts, immersing herself in the rich history they represent.
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Available for hire | Daily

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Sensory Backpacks

Access one of our sensory backpacks on your visit to the museum for a treasure trove of tools to both calm and stimulate a child's sensory system.

Aboriginal men painted and holding traditional objects
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Every Saturday | 11am

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Nyumbi

Nyumbi means celebration dance in Nyoongar language. Experience a celebration of Nyoongar culture through song, dance and language, as local performers share their rich culture and history.

Image shows a close up of a bearded dragon resting on a branch
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Sundays | 10am - 10.30am

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Remarkable Reptiles Up Close

Discover WA's reptiles and meet some of our resident reptiles in Wildlife

WAM staff member reading a book to toddlers
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Fridays & Sundays | 10.30am - 11am

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Story Time

Join us for a half-hour of story-telling, the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.

A young boy wears a yellow hard hat, a high visibility vest and smiles. They are standing in the Museum gallery entrance
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Museum of Geraldton

Crystal Corner
The activity corner is full of free activities for budding young geologists, complete with dress-ups, a crystal cave, and an ore processing plant.
two smooth rocks have sets of eyes on them. they both sit on a white table
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Museum of Geraldton

Pet Rock Rally Trail
Our pet rocks have escaped and hidden themselves around the Museum, can you find them all?
two children outside crouching amongst plants use a phone to point and read information
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 10am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Museum of the Goldfields

Ngurra, Yiwarra (I live here)
Immerse yourself in literacy and arts as we explore the vibrant landscapes, flora, fauna, and language of the Goldfields during our free school holiday activities.
a stacked pile of paper blocks which are coloured in earthy colours pixellated as a popular video game.
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Museum of Geraldton

Mine crafts
Recreate some of the most iconic rocks and minerals in gaming history!
a decorated paper plate with a swirl pattern and an orange paddle sitting on the plate with a small picture of a mine truck clipped to the top of the paddle
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 9.30am - 3pm
Drop-in activities

Museum of Geraldton

Magnetic mine truck
Make your own mini-mine and dump truck with this creative activity.
A parent with a child is sitting at a table colouring with a digital screen in the background depicting a sea scene
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Saturday 29 June - Sunday 14 July | 10am - 2pm

WA Maritime Museum

Deep Ocean Adventures
Be inspired by the sights and science of the deep sea with activities and costume play!
Woman standing weaving raffia with children sitting on floor behind her also weaving
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Monday 1 July & Tuesday 2 July | 10.30am - 1pm
Wednesday 3 July & Thursday 4 July | 1.30pm - 4pm

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Weaving with Sharyn Egan

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with acclaimed Whadjuk Nyoongar artist Sharyn Egan as she guides you in weaving your animal totem.

A brick toy assembled like a deep sea diving machine

Saturday 23 March - Sunday 28 July | 9.30am - 5pm

WA Maritime Museum

Davina and Dave's Deep Dive Discovery
Join Davina and Dave, our LEGO® minifig diving explorers and learn about the deep sea.
two children in 1912 costimes stand in front of a backdrop representing interior of the Titanic ship

Saturday 23 March - Sunday 28 July  
Daily | 9.30am - 5pm

WA Maritime Museum

Titanic dress-up & photo booth
Step back in time and picture yourself in history with our costume photo wall.
The designer of the Freo Builds 2023 LEGO display at WA Maritime Museum with family._with_family

Monday 1 July - Sunday 7 July | 10am - 4pm

WA Maritime Museum

Freo Builds 2024: Fantasy Fremantle

Take a winter wander through Fremantle on the hunt for LEGO® displays!
An animated scene with a pink background and items made from play bricks like clouds, ferris wheel, a rainbow, muchrooms, dragons and playgrounds

Monday 1 July - Sunday 7 July | 10am - 4pm

WA Shipwrecks Museum

Freo Builds 2024: Fantasy Fremantle

Take a winter wander through Fremantle on the hunt for LEGO® displays!