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

an adult person looks directly at the camera with a neutral expression. They stand with their arms almost crossed, wrapping their hands around the other arm. They are wearing dark framed glassed and dark coloured clothing with some light patterns.
Special exhibitions

Costarella: Fashioning a Legacy

Celebrate the life and work of Aurelio Costarella (1964–2025), a Western Australian fashion designer whose timelessly elegant designs captivated audiences at home and abroad.

Museum of Geraldton
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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 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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A volunteer in a high-visibility yellow and navy shirt, wide-brimmed hat and gardening gloves waters native plants with a hose in a sunlit bushland setting.
Special exhibitions

The volunteers who shaped your life

Discover the people, stories and impact behind volunteering in our community. Join Volunteering WA for this community exhibition showcasing the extraordinary contribution volunteers make to our everyday lives.

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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Two ladies having a conversation over a table with drinks.
Event series

Dive Bar

Once a month on Friday night, explore the OceanXperience exhibition after dark, enjoy insightful talks, or simply relax with ocean‑inspired tunes and a drink in hand.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Friday 2 October 2026 | 5.30pm - 9pm