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!
Monday 5 January – Sunday 23 January | 10am – 2pm
School holiday activity for children to join visiting guest nonnas in stories, fun, and to celebrate the Italian Epiphany tradition of La Befana!
Tuesday 6 January 2026 | 10am – 1pm
Storytime sessions - 10am and 11.30am
Bring along the whole family for fun movie screenings featuring some old and new classics.
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
Marine mammals conservation workshop for young people presented by scientists and educators from DBCA's Nearer To Nature team.
Wednesday 7 January | 9.30am – 11am
Join us for a short workshop to explore the story and make your own memory jar craft project.
Thursday 8 January | 10.30am and 12.30pm
Friday 9 January | 10.30am and 12.30pm
Start your engines and get ready to race these school holidays!
Monday 12 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Monday 12 January | 10am - 11am
Tuesday 13 January | 10am - 11am
Wednesday 14 January | 10am - 11am
Thursday 15 January | 10am - 11am
Friday 16 January | 10am - 11am
Drop-in activities
Explore the creative process and fun of screen printing!
Tuesday 13 January | 10am - 1pm | Drop and Leave
Join us in this science series where curious kids build, test, solve and experiment their way through robotics, mysteries, magnets and more.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 10am - 12pm
From 13 January - 29 January 2026
Join us for a fun and educational journey into the past, where young explorers can experience the thrill of discovery and learn about one of the world's most remarkable archaeological finds, the Terracotta Warriors!
Wednesday 14 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Burst into colour at our fun tie dye workshop for kids!
Wednesday 14 January 2026 | 11am - 12pm
Bring your imagination to life, one frame at a time, in this hands-on stop motion movie-making adventure!
Friday 16 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Put on your bathers and get ready for a soaking good time!
Friday 16 January 2026 | 10.30am - 12.30pm
Embark on an epic Minecraft adventure! Unleash your creativity and collaborate to conquer challenges and build extraordinary worlds!
Monday 19 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Unleash your creativity and explore your artistic flair with a day of making and creating this school holidays!
Tuesday 20 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Join us to share skills and stories with some of Perth's beloved Italian Nonnas.
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
Let's dive into a prehistoric world of creativity and imagination where a range of underwater-themed messy play awaits!
Wednesday 21 January | 9.30am - 11am
Thursday 22 January | 9.30am - 11am
Friday 23 January | 9.30am - 11am
Dive into the wonders of marine biology with a hands-on squid dissection and squid ink art inspired by the deep sea.
Thursday 22 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Dive into a world of creativity and construction, inspired by nature!
Wednesday 28 January | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave
Explore the incredible world of light through art and science!
Thursday 29 January | 10am - 1pm | Drop and Leave
