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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Films & virtual reality

Under the Dome: Cinema Experience

Join us for an immersive cinema experience Under the Dome.

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Screening daily | 10am, 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm, 3.15pm & 4pm

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Activities & workshops

QUoir

Perth's monthly family and community choir is led by Queency from the WA Bad Ass Gospel Choir.

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Second Wednesday of the month | 5.30pm - 7.30pm

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Visit aids

Colour Accessibility Kits

Experience the colours of the Museum collection with free use of colour blind glasses during your visit!

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Available for hire | Daily 

A young man gazes upwards, his attention drawn away from the camera. Above him looms the skeleton of a blue whale, illuminated by purple lights that cast an eerie glow.
Visit aids

Quiet Mornings

A sensory-reduced, less crowded visit to the Museum.

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Monthly Morning Sessions | 8.30am - 11am 

First Saturday in February, April, June, August, October and December. 
First Wednesday in March, May, July, September and November.

Watercolour portrait illustration of Jon Sanders
Performances

Jon Sanders

Set sail through the legendary voyages of Jon Sanders in this stirring chamber music performance inspired by his solo circumnavigations and beloved yacht, Perie Banou.

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, Friday 14 November 2025

Friday 14 November | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 15 November | 7pm – 9pm*

*Times are approximate and subject to change at any time.

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Activities & workshops

Warrior World: Family Sundays

Planning a visit to the Terracotta Warriors? Sundays are perfect for families — with mooncake making, clay play, dance and hands-on fun for every little warrior.

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The last Sunday of the month from June 2025 until February 2026

12pm - 3pm 

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Tours

Spanish-Guided Highlights Tour

Únete a una guía hablada, o traducida en español por una hora en las exhibiciones permanentes del Museo.

Join a Spanish-speaking guide or translator for a one-hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

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Todos los martes | 11am – 12pm
Tuesdays | 11am – 12pm

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Tours

Boola Bardip Aboriginal Tour

Experience the diversity of Western Australia’s Aboriginal peoples, their cultures and spirituality.

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Tuesdays, Fridays & Sundays | 1pm - 2pm

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Tours

中文导游经典团 | Mandarin-Guided Highlight Tour

参加由中文导游员或中文口译员在一小时内引领您参观博物馆里的多个永久展厅。 Join a mandarin-speaking guide, or translator for a one hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.
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星期三   | 上午11点

Wednesdays | 11am - 12pm

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Tours

German-Guided Highlights Tour

Nehmen Sie an einer einstündigen Führung durch die Dauerausstellungen des Museums mit einem deutschsprachigen Führer oder Übersetzer teil.
Join a German-speaking guide or translator for a one-hour guided tour through the Museum’s permanent exhibitions.

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Jede zweite Woche Donnerstags | 11 Uhr
Thursdays | 11 am – 12pm