Two individuals, one in a black outfit with long dark hair, and the other wearing a bright green floral dress with long auburn hair, sit with their backs to the camera in a dark and dramatically lit Museum gallery. They watch a series of screens which play images of astronauts and moons.

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Two scuba divers silhouetted against bright blue sunlight underwater, swimming upward toward the surface.
Special exhibitions

OceanXperience
Embark on a journey beneath the waves—where innovative technology and advanced research come to life in immersive environments designed for families and curious minds, deepening understanding and inspiring ocean conservation.
WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Colourful coral reef with a variety of fish swimming above dense, branching corals in clear blue water.
Special exhibitions

Life in the Great Barrier Reef
Life in the Great Barrier Reef is a breathtaking 360° VR journey through the UNESCO World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
WA Maritime Museum
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Saturday 27 June – Sunday 8 November 2026

Duration: 35 minutes

a model warship mounted on a base with a backdrop of the ocean in the background
Special exhibitions

Naval Sea Power in Miniature 

Discover centuries of maritime history through stunningly detailed model ships that celebrate naval history, exploration and traditional craftsmanship.​

WA Shipwrecks Museum
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Black-and-white illustrated artwork symbolising connections between culture, history, sea country, and navigation.
Special exhibitions

Malu: Where Tides Leave Their Mark
Malu is the the Kala Lagaw Ya word for sea/ocean. In this exhibition, acclaimed Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson celebrates Sea Country and explores the complex discussions around it.
WA Museum Boola Bardip
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A tranquil seascape showing gentle waves rolling onto a sandy beach beneath a pastel evening sky. Soft pink and blue clouds surround a pale moon above the horizon, reflecting the calm atmosphere of twilight.
Special exhibitions

Under a Western Sky

From turquoise coastlines to ancient red gorges, Emma Thomson’s paintings celebrate Western Australia’s diverse beauty, inviting us to pause, reconnect with nature, and revisit cherished memories.

WA Maritime Museum
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WA Museum Old Gaol building illuminated at night with vivid digital projections of underwater imagery, including coral formations, marine animals, and flowing colour patterns, creating an immersive light installation across the walls and courtyard.
Special exhibitions

Illuminate

Experience an extraordinary immersive experience with the Illuminate night projections at Boola Bardip.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Night projections at Boola Bardip

Daily | Sunset till late
6.00pm – late

a sunset image of a ship in a marina
Special exhibitions

Ships from Around the World
Set sail on a visual journey through maritime history in this photographic exhibition celebrating ships and boats from across the globe.
WA Maritime Museum
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