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About
WA Museum Boola Bardip is Western Australia’s state museum in Perth Cultural Centre, Perth. It explores Western Australia’s people, places and role in the world.
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Why go
- A museum built around a grapevine estimated to date from the 1850s or 1860s
- Exhibitions spanning the Universe’s formation, dinosaurs, Western Australian inventions, newly found species and local communities
Opening hours
Today09:30 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
Thursday09:30 – 17:00
Friday09:30 – 17:00
Saturday09:30 – 17:00
Sunday09:30 – 17:00
Don't miss
- Otto the Blue WhaleHear an original composition by Dr Emma Jayakumar, performed by Perth Symphony Orchestra.Hackett Hall
- Derek Nannup’s Aboriginal science activityNyoongar maaman and local figure Derek Nannup leads an activity on Aboriginal science and knowledge.
- Jubilee Building terrace and grand entranceSee the refurbished terrace and reopened grand entrance.Jubilee Building
Know before you go
- Large bags, backpacks and bulky items must be cloaked at the Information Desk before entry.
- Food and drink are not allowed inside exhibitions.
- Photography and filming are permitted unless a notice restricts them; flash photography is prohibited.
- Gender-neutral, female, male and universal-access toilets are on every level. Universal-access restrooms have baby-changing facilities.
What's inside
- The complex incorporates five heritage buildings, including the Old Perth Gaol, which dates to 1855.
- A ground-floor shop is beside the main entrance.
- Epoch café is on the ground floor, facing Beaufort Street, and serves a seasonal menu featuring local produce.
With kids
- Daily programs for children under five include sensory play, storytelling and hands-on discovery.
- A ground-floor parenting room has facilities for feeding, changing and entertaining young children.
- Semi-private feeding pods are on levels two and three near the bathrooms.
Tips for your visit
- Borrow a free tactile map and Braille visitor guide from the information desk.
- Wheelchairs and walking aids are available from the information desk.
- Scan QR codes with the GOGO Digital Guide for extra content about Western Australia’s stories.
Interesting facts3
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The museum’s research and collections focus on natural sciences, anthropology, archaeology and Western Australian history.
Western Australian Museum - Wikipedia -
It is one of six main sites of the Western Australian Museum.
Western Australian Museum - Wikipedia -
Its exhibitions explore being Western Australian, discovering the state and exploring the world.
WA Museum Boola Bardip | Western Australian Museum
History
- 1891The museum was founded in Old Perth Gaol as the Geological Museum, with mainly geological collections.
- 1892Ethnological and biological collections were added.
- 1897It became the Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery.
- 1959The botanical collections moved to the new Herbarium, and the museum and art gallery became separate institutions.
- 1960s–1970sThe museum began work on historic wrecks and managing Aboriginal sites.
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- 2016The former Perth museum site closed for redevelopment in June.
- 2020WA Museum Boola Bardip opened in Perth Cultural Centre on 21 November after four years of construction.
How to get there
- On footPerth Train Station is a 200-metre walk through Perth Cultural Centre. It serves the Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah and Midland lines, plus Transwa’s Australind service.
- BusInbound buses stop at Beaufort Street Stop 26623; routes 41, 42, 48, 55, 60, 66, 67, 68 and 950 serve it.
- BusOutbound buses leave from Beaufort Street Stops 12132 and 12131. The Blue Cat also stops at the museum.
- ParkingThe museum has no dedicated parking. Nearby car parks include Cultural Centre Carpark and State Library car park.
- BikeBike racks are located around Perth Cultural Centre.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry All entry points have universal access.
- Lift Six public lifts serve the museum’s levels.
- Quiet Hour Sessions support visitors with autism and specific sensory needs.
Sources: Western Australian Museum - Wikipedia · WA Museum Boola Bardip | Western Australian Mus… · Contact the WA Museum | Western Australian Muse… · Accessibility | Western Australian Museum · Western Australian Museum - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
James Street Perth Cultural Centre, Perth
- Phone
- 1300134081
Questions and answers
What rail services stop at Perth Train Station for WA Museum Boola Bardip?
Perth Train Station serves the Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah and Midland lines, plus Transwa’s Australind service.
What is on the menu at Epoch café at WA Museum Boola Bardip?
Epoch café serves a seasonal menu featuring local produce.
What toilets are available at WA Museum Boola Bardip?
Gender-neutral, female and male toilets are on every level.
When was Otto the Blue Whale at WA Museum Boola Bardip in storage?
Otto, the blue whale skeleton in Hackett Hall, was previously in storage from 2003.
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