A limited number of extra sessions have been added due to phenomenal demand.
Jump aboard the mini-submarine Odyssea as it explores one of the greatest mega reefs on the planet–Ningaloo Reef!
Our 180-degree dome theatre will take you on an immersive, underwater tour of one of Western Australia's greatest natural wonders.
Witness this unique and diverse ecosystem, including the annual mass coral spawning and the interconnected arrival of the biggest population of whale sharks.
Explore engineering and aerodynamics for youngsters with mini-drones!
These holidays Firetech’s young engineers will embark on an adventure to learn how to fly, using physics principles, scientific testing and plenty of crashing and flying!
Taught by a Firetech trained tutor, kids will learn the basics of engineering, robotics and flight by building, crashing and flying exciting mini-drones. It’s the perfect opportunity to have fun with science principles in an environment like no other, with great new tech.
The rats are back! See if you find all these pesky creatures hiding in our Museum in the Riddled with Rats trail and surprise your friends with a ‘rat-in-a-box’ papercraft.
Dates: 3 - 18 April Times: 10am-2pm Cost: Free Age: 4+ Bookings: Required for groups 10+. Call 1300 134 081
Join us at the WA Maritime Museum these school holidays as we explore the marvellous world of ancient Rome through the amazing time capsule of Pompeii.
Dates: 22 September 2017 – 4 February 2018 Times: 9.30am – 5pm Cost: Costs vary Age: All ages Bookings: Tickets can be purchased online or at the door
Discover the new WA Down Under gallery these school holidays! Meet our megamouth shark, explore coral reefs and interact with our digital animals in our Blue Room experience. Dive deeper into marine biology with a range of other fun school holiday activities.
For further information regarding any of our school holiday activities, contact the Museum by emailing or calling 1300 134 081.
Search for a little bit of marine magic as you explore our galleries on a hunt for fairy doors. Meet our local sea fairies for stories, craft and face painting.
Dates: 15 - 20 April Times: 10am – 12pm Cost: Free Age: 3+ Bookings: Required for groups 10+
Ever wondered what creepy crawlies may be living in your backyard? These school holidays, stop by the Western Australian Museum pop up at Cockburn Gateway Shopping City to find out!
Visit our team outside Target and learn about the different types of insects and spiders in the WA Museum collections. Feeling creative? Join in our fun craft activities and design your very own spider or butterfly mask to take home. There will also be free face painting and costumes available for fun photo opportunities!
Come and explore our place in the Indian Ocean this summer at the WA Maritime Museum.
Dates: 7 – 31 January Times: 10am – 4pm Cost: free*, Ages: 4 yrs + Bookings: bookings required for groups 10+
When is a dinosaur not a dinosaur – when it’s a Plesiosaur! Long before dinosaurs roamed the land, deep below the surface of the water swam some of the world’s most amazing prehistoric sea creatures.
Following the internationally-loved and applauded show Erth's Dinosaur Zoo™, the team at Erth spent years scouring the seven seas, collecting playful prehistoric creatures of the deep in their giant aquarium. For the very first time, you’re invited to dive in and meet these aquatic critters in person.
The WA Museum - Perth may be closed but we’re popping up in the State Library this July!
Create your own museum artefact inspired by Lego, and photograph it in our special photo booth, to display in the WA Museum's online exhibition.
Cost: Free
Explore the Virtual Museum