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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!

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Public Program

Maritime Family Movies

Bring along the whole family for fun movie screenings featuring some old and new classics.

WA Maritime Museum

Tuesday 6 January | 11am screening
Sunday 11 January | 3pm screening
Sunday 18 January | 3pm screening
Sunday 1 February | 3pm screening

Doors open 20 minutes prior to screening start time

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Public Program

Block Party: Minecraft Mission

Embark on an epic Minecraft adventure! Unleash your creativity and collaborate to conquer challenges and build extraordinary worlds!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Monday 19 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

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Public Program

Summer of Science School holidays workshops

Join us in this science series where curious kids build, test, solve and experiment their way through robotics, mysteries, magnets and more.

Museum of the Goldfields

Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10am - 12pm
From 13 January - 29 January 2026

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Public Program

Crafty Kids Workshop

Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic flair with a day of making and creating this school holidays!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Tuesday 20 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

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Public Program

Cook like a Nonna

Join us to share skills and stories with some of Perth's beloved Italian Nonnas.

WA Maritime Museum
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Tuesday 20 January 2026 | 11am – 12pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Wednesday 21 January 2026 | 11am – 12pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Thursday 22 January 2026 | 11am – 12pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Friday 23 January 2026 | 11am – 12pm, 1.30pm – 2.30pm

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Public Program

Messy Play with Playmore

Let's dive into a prehistoric world of creativity and imagination where a range of underwater-themed messy play awaits!

Museum of Geraldton

Wednesday 21 January | 9.30am - 11am 
Thursday 22 January | 9.30am - 11am 
Friday 23 January | 9.30am - 11am

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Public Program

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.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Available for hire | Daily

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Public Program

Codebreakers

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

WA Museum Boola Bardip

10 kits available for hire | Daily until 2pm
Excluding Christmas Day and Good Friday

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Public Program

Family Tour: WA Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs of all sizes once walked the ancient plains of Western Australia. Join us for a one-hour dinosaur tour where you will learn about different species, marvel at gargantuan life-sized models and meet our Augmented Reality resident.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Saturdays | 12.30pm - 1.30pm

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Public Program

Remarkable Reptiles Up Close

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

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Sundays | 10am - 10.30am

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Public Program

Discovery Time
Join us for 30 minutes of early-learning activity time in one of our galleries.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Mondays & Wednesdays | 2.00pm - 2.30pm