Over the school holiday period the Museum of the Great Southern will be open daily from 10am – 4:30pm, except on Wednesdays when it will be open from 12pm – 7pm.
Step inside the incredible world of insects during the school holidays. Explore the mysteries of biodiversity and the crucial role insects play in keeping our unique environment healthy.
Dates: 23 September – 8 October Times: 9.30am – 3pm Cost: $3 or $2.50 per activity for groups of 4 or more children Age: 4+ Bookings: Not required for groups of 10 or less
Dates: 1 – 16 July Times: 10am – 2pm Cost: $4 Age: 4+ Bookings: Bookings are required for groups of 10+. Large bookings can be made by calling 1300 134 081.
Avast, me hearties! Some pesky pirates have raided the museum and hidden the Treasure of the Golden Dragon! Come find the trail of the treasure and take a pirate’s share of the loot – your very own silvery coin to take home and a paper craft treasure chest to decorate.
Dates: Closes Sunday 20 August Times: 9.30am – 5pm Cost: Costs vary and may include Museum entry costs. Age: 4 – 12 Bookings: Bookings are essential. Booking information can be found on the Voyage to the Deep event page.
The ancient Egyptian civilisation and culture has been fascinating and intriguing people for hundreds of years. Write in hieroglyphs these school holidays, and have fun following magic scarab beetles and making jewellery.
Dates: 1 – 16 July Times: 10am – 3pm Cost: $3 Age: 6+ Bookings: Bookings are not required.
Who is the Miniature Mummy? Follow the magic scarab beetles around the Museum to solve the mystery.
Welcome to Yamaji barna (country)! Discover and explore the fascinating ways Aboriginal language carries stories, history and culture. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest living cultures at the Museum of Geraldton during the school holidays. Wangga nganhu barndi (our language is good!)!
This event is currently at full capacity. Visit the Bugs Galore! event page to view the other exciting Discovery Zone activities that are still available.
To celebrate NAIDOC at the Discovery Zone, join local Nyoongar artist, Sharyn Egan, as she teaches you how to create wonderful native animals with straw and wool.
Learn how to make cute kangaroos, beautiful bilbies and cuddly quokkas, and learn the Nyoongar names of these native animals while having lots of fun.
Join us as we explore the mysterious world of bugs at the WA Museum’s Discovery Zone these school holidays! With spot talks being held every morning and illustration workshops every afternoon, there’s always a reason to pop in.
Dates: 1 – 16 July, excluding 8 July Times: 10am – 10.30am Cost: Free Age: 3 - 6 Bookings: Bookings are not required
Visit the Western Australian Museum’s Discovery Zone at the State Library of WA to explore a fun space created especially for the young and curious. Touch and see objects from the WA Museum’s collection. The Discovery Zone is a unique space for families to enjoy a Western Australian Museum experience in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre.
Rock into the Museum of Geraldton these school holidays to discover the vast mining and mineral treasures hidden below the surface of the Mid West!
Dates: 8 – 24 April Times: 9.30am – 3pm Cost: Free Age: All ages welcome Bookings: Not required
The Mine Site Activity Centre includes: