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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Activities & workshops

Little Learners: Curious Minds

Spark curiosity, ask questions and use your senses to explore the world around you with this STEM-focused Early Years program.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Thursdays 

24 July - 25 September | 9.45am – 10.45am 

TCW Thursdays
Talks

Terracotta Warriors: Oo-long Conversations
Steeped in tradition. Stirred by history. A relaxed series of chats over tea and coffee inspired by Terracotta Warriors.
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Thursdays | 11am

24 July - 19 February

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Performances

Edith Dircksey Cowan

Discover the remarkable story of Edith Dircksey Cowan - trailblazer, reformer, and the first woman elected to any Australian parliament - in this powerful concert experience blending live chamber music, narration, and visuals.

WA Museum Boola Bardip
, Friday 25 July 2025

Friday 25 July | 7pm – 9pm*
Saturday 26 July | 7pm – 9pm*

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

TCW Saturdays
Activities & workshops

Terracotta Warriors: Art Tea
Inspired by the Terracotta Warriors, this Saturday afternoon tea-steeped series brings ancient traditions to life through music, art, and poetry.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

26 July | Chinese Brush Painting | 2pm – 5pm | $45
6 September | Guzheng (Chinese Zither) | 2pm – 4pm | $55
15 November | Ekphrastic Poetry Writing | 2pm – 5pm | $35
24 January | Watercolour Painting | 2pm – 5pm | $55

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Tours

WA History Tour

Take an intriguing journey through a diverse and storied past, providing a comprehensive glimpse into WA's rich tapestry.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Monthly on Saturday | 3pm - 4pm

Banksia Western Australia
Talks

Banksia Woodlands: A Home We Share

Discover how Banksia Woodlands are shaped by human use, care, and regeneration. Through ecology, culture, and storytelling we reveal why these are more than just pretty landscapes.

WA Museum Boola Bardip

Thursday 21 August | 5pm-6pm 
4.45pm for a 5pm start

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Activities & workshops

Chevron City to Surf for Activ Bib Collection
The Chevron City to Surf for Activ Perth Bib Collection will be held in Hackett Hall located in the WA Museum Boola Bardip on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th August 2025.
WA Museum Boola Bardip

Friday 29 August | 8am - 8pm 
Saturday 30 August | 8am - 6pm