In a digital age where authenticity is at a premium, the Western Australian Museum’s natural, social and cultural history collections have never been more important as an avenue for exploring our past, determining our place in the world and looking to our future. Share your community’s culture and identity and explore the diversity and creativity of our world through the WA Museum's displays and our program of special exhibitions, events and activities.

The Museum includes the Discovery Centre, which offers the chance to get up close to the Museum’s collections and learn about WA - our environment and our people.


Opening times

Open daily: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Open ANZAC Day 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday

Admission

Free Entry. Suggested donation $5. Some touring exhibitions may attract admission fees, please check the exhibition listings for details.


Address

Western Australian Museum — Perth,
Perth Cultural Centre,
James Street,
Perth, Western Australia, 6000

Phone number

(08) 9212 3700


Western Australian Museum - Perth Map

By Train
The Western Australian Museum — Perth is located within walking distance of Perth Train Station, visit the Transperth website for timetables.

By Bus
The Western Australian Museum — Perth is serviced by a variety of buses, including the free Blue Cat loop. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details.

By Car
Paid parking is available in central Perth visit Google Maps for parking options.

Accessibility
Comprehensive accessibility information about the Western Australian Museum — Perth can be found on the Perth site's accessibility page.


Museum Site Map

Site Map for the Western Australian Museum - Perth

Site Map for the Western Australian Museum - Perth
Image copyright WA Museum

Key

Ground Floor

  1. Discovery Centre
  2. Old Gaol
  3. Museum Shop
  4. Temporary Exhibition Gallery
  5. Museum Grounds
  6. Museum Cafe
  7. Museum Courtyard

Level 1

  1. WA Land and People
  2. An Amazing Archipelago
  3. Butterfly Gallery
  4. Mammal Gallery
  5. Bird Gallery
  6. Katta Dijnoong – First peoples of WA

Level 2

  1. Mezzanine Floor
  2. Diamonds to Dinosaurs

Perth