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!

A detail image illustration of the Nekton family discovering a pearl in a clamshell, from a screen still of animated children's adventure The Deep for event screenings of The Deep for Totally Lit 2026 festival.
Public Program

Totally Lit: Dive into 'The Deep'

Join us for screenings of an exciting animated adventure for young people, courtesy of Totally Lit Festival and WA's own Gestalt Publishing.
WA Maritime Museum

Sunday 4 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 5 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 6 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Wednesday 7 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Thursday 8 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Friday 9 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Saturday 10 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm
Sunday 11 October 2026 | Screenings 11am - 12pm, 1pm - 2pm

dolphin and fish in minecraft ocean
Public Program

Minecraft Mission: Ocean Worlds

Dive into an ocean-inspired Minecraft adventure where you'll build, solve challenges and work as a team. Explore the galleries, unleash your creativity and complete an epic underwater mission together.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Drop and Leave

A detail image of illustrated pirate crew artwork by artist James Foley for The Totally Lit Trail 2026.
Public Program

The Totally Lit Trail
Follow the map through Fremantle to track down what the rascally pirate crew is getting up to in the Port City.
WA Shipwrecks Museum
2 children examining squid during a scientific program at the museum
Public Program

Art v Science: secrets of the sea

Investigate squid biology through a real dissection, create museum inspired art with squid ink and take on an Ozobots coding challenge in this hands-on marine science adventure.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Drop and Leave

A woman wearing headphones examines a display of artifacts, immersing herself in the rich history they represent.
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

A beige codebreakers guide with a central eye symbol is highlighted by strips of shadow running across it in lines, horizontally
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

Aboriginal men painted and holding traditional objects
Public Program

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.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Every Saturday | 11am

A family of four running away from a dinosaur exhibit in a Museum
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