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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

Nonnas Showcase
Join volunteer Nonnas for a demonstration of their skills and Q&A
WA Maritime Museum

Wednesday 1 October | 11am - 12pm

Shards of white crockery decorated with blue floral patterns lie in yellow sand next to a glass bottle at an archaeological site
Public Program

Adventures in Archaeology

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!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Thursday 2 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

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Public Program

Claymation Animation

Bring your imagination to life, one frame at a time, in this hands-on claymation movie-making adventure!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Friday 3 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

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Public Program

Audioplay: Bamboo Bandits

School Holidays | The fate of the forest is in your paws! Step into this innovative new audio experience and become the hero, journeying to the heart of the forest and beyond.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Daily | Sessions every 30 minutes from 10am - 3pm
Sunday 5 October - Thursday 9 October

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Public Program

Minecraft Masterminds

School Holidays | Join us for an epic Minecraft adventure! Unleash your imagination and creativity, and collaborate to conquer challenges and build extraordinary worlds!

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Monday 6 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

Totally Lit: Adventures in the Port City 2025 trail poster artwork.
Public Program

Adventures in the Port City: A Totally Lit trail

Take a magical mystery tour around Fremantle with great stories in focus, with a key destination at Shipwrecks Museum.

WA Shipwrecks Museum

Monday 6 October – Friday 10 October | 10am – 2.30pm

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Public Program

Mission Dissection!

Be a dissection detective and learn about some interesting creatures and create unique art.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Tuesday 7 October | 10am - 4pm | Drop and Leave

Nonna making pasta in the kitchen, rolling flour
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 7 October 2025 | 11am – 12pm, 1pm – 2pm
Wednesday 8 October 2025 | 11am – 12pm, 1pm – 2pm
Thursday 9 October 2025 | 11am – 12pm, 1pm – 2pm
Friday 10 October 2025 | 11am – 12pm, 1pm – 2pm

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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
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Available for hire | Daily until 2pm

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Public Program

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

Mondays & Saturdays | 10.30am - 11am

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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

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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