WA Museum Boola Bardip

2024 is going to be a big one at the WA Museum!

We have an exciting schedule of exhibitions, programs and educational activities coming up and we can't wait to go on a journey with you this year. 🚀

🚙 Three Journeys
Experience the rugged outback of WA led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.

🌑 To the Moon
Take a trip to space with this immersive installation.

🛳️ Challenging the Deep
Visit the WA Maritime Museum to explore the deep ocean with James Cameron.

Discover even more exciting things here https://bit.ly/WAMBB_2024

Experience the magic of FRINGE WORLD Festival this January! 🎊

Whether you are looking for some fringey goodness for the family or some late-night live arts, our Fringe line-up at Boola Bardip has it all.

Here are some of our top picks:
⭐ Goods Lift
Be transported through the levels of the Museum in one of the largest elevators in the southern hemisphere and enjoy live performances both in the lift and in-gallery.

⭐ EndHoe
Discover a comedic take on the battles of living with Endometriosis by Anna Dooley.

⭐ QUoir FringeWorld edition
Transport yourself back to the smooth sounds of the 80s with our choir rendition of George Michael's timeless hit, Careless Whisper, led by Queency and Tara John of the WA Bad Ass Gospel Choir

⭐ Whale
A raw, hilarious and poignant show that is part comedy, part theatre and a lot of storytelling, presented by Crash Theatre Co.

Discover the whole lineup ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_FringeWorld24

Did you know we offer multilingual tours around the Museum? 🌎 🗣️

The Boola Bardip Highlights Tour is an entertaining introduction to our collection and can be enjoyed in German, Spanish or Mandarin to make you feel at home.

Out tour guides even add their own spin on their curated tours, showing off parts of the Museum that resonate with international stories of culture and connection.

Discover the tours ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_Tours

What a year it's been! ✨ 🎉

As we wrap up 2023 we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and enthusiasm, and look forward to the year ahead.

Over the past 12 months, we have proudly welcomed over 950,000 visitors through our doors across the state, hosting over 50 temporary exhibitions that share the knowledge and rich history of the world around us.

We made groundbreaking discoveries of new WA species, proudly published our Innovate RAP plan, and curated an extensive range of public programs and events aimed to inspire, educate, communicate, and unite.

We look forward to sharing all the exciting things we have coming up in 2024 - see you next year! 🙌

Happy Holidays from the WA Museum! 🌟🎄

Wishing you joy, laughter, and a festive celebration with your loved ones!

📆 Please note, Boola Bardip will be closed on Christmas Day.

Thanks for your understanding - see you soon!

Looking for the ultimate way to escape the summer heat and entertain the kids throughout these school holidays?

Here are some of our top picks for our school holiday programs at Boola Bardip - there's always something new to learn!

🌟 Frog Folics - Join ReWild Perth to discover who’s who in the frog world and learn how to create your very own frog-friendly garden at home!
🌟 Art v Science: Squid Dissection - Delve into squid anatomy, gaining a deeper understanding of their unique way of life and fascinating evolutionary adaptations.
🌟 Mario Kart: Outback Racing Adventure - Compete in high-speed Mario Kart races through rugged terrain and winding trails inspired by the Australian Outback.

Discover all our school holiday programs ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_SchoolHolidaysDec23

Have you been out to see this year's City of Perth Christmas Lights Trail?

Join us along the way at Boola Bardip for Illuminate: Christmas in Wonderland ✨

Inspired by the iconic scenes from the first Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, this stunning projection piece by VJzoo will be a hit with the whole family.

📆 Daily, 7pm – 10:30pm

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_ChristmasinWonderland

It’s the United Nations 2022- 2032 International Decade of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages!

Language connects us to our land, culture and each other, when a language is no longer spoken, we aren’t just losing words, we are losing a way to see the world around us, we lose the connection to our land, culture and ancestors.

Join us every week for a half-hour of story-telling set against the backdrop of Western Australia, in our Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn Gallery.

📅 Fridays & Sundays, 10.30am – 11am

This is the ideal opportunity to introduce your child to the wonder of the written and spoken word amongst the colourful Museum galleries.

More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_ThreeJourneysStoryTime

December marks the arrival of Birak, the season of the young. 🔥☀️

The rains have eased as the hot and dry season begins, with the warm days cooled by afternoon breezes. Traditionally, this is the time for burning using mosaic burning patterns to encourage seed germination, reduce fire fuel and make travel on foot easier.

As for our WA animals, there are many fledglings now venturing out of nests, though some will be staying close to their parents.

In collaboration with the WA AIDS Council and the local LGBTQIA+ community, we are honoured to display the WA AIDS Memorial Quilt on , this Thursday 1 December.

This Memorial Quilt spotlights stories of resilience and love in the face of adversity. Each hand-crafted panel is a testament to the unyielding strength of human connection, and we invite you to join us this week in commemorating the lives of Western Australians touched by the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.

The quilt will be available for viewing Fri, Sat and Sun of this weekend, and will be followed by an insightful talk 'In Conversation: Intergenerational dialogues on living with HIV' on Saturday 2 Dec.

More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_WorldAidsDay

Passionate about history or science and interested in volunteering with the WA Museum? ☀️

We are currently on the lookout for a team of enthusiastic volunteers to assist our Collections and Research team with managing our legacy collection!

This is your opportunity to be a part of cataloguing our State's rich history and contribute your skills in data entry to make these treasures accessible to the world.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/CRC_LegacyVolunteers

📆 Applications closing Friday 16 December.

A great night over the weekend officially opening our Three Journeys exhibition! 🙌

The culmination of three WA travelling exhibitions, Three Journeys is a testament to clever outback ingenuity across all forms of Aboriginal storytelling through filmmaking, television, music, and art.

Uncover the stories, ancient or modern, that continue to bind communities and inspire generations.

🎟️ Tickets included in general admission

Visit us ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_ThreeJourneys

Calling all teachers and parents! We’re excited to announce our education experiences like no other are available to book for 2024!

Explore world-class exhibition spaces, award-winning programs and more to inspire young enquiring minds.

For pre-primary through to year 12, we have a range of programs including:
✨ Stories from WA's First Peoples
✨ Science adventures
✨ Coding and innovation workshops
✨ Exclusive events
✨ Special temporary exhibitions

And so much more! You can explore our program today.

Don’t forget to register to attend our Education Launch on Tuesday 21 November to meet our team and see what we have to offer your classroom.
👉 https://bit.ly/BoolaBardipEducationLaunch24

Uncover the mysteries of the world's 5 mass historical extinctions! 🦕

Join us this Thursday evening for a captivating scientific expedition with Professor Kliti Grice, the West Australian Scientist of the Year 2022.

In this talk, Kliti will explore the secrets hidden in ancient molecular fossils, biomarkers, and stable isotopes, and unveil the driving forces behind the five pivotal mass extinctions, including the event that wiped out the non-flying dinosaurs.

From fascinating species evolution to the essential role microbes play in preserving soft tissue fossils, take a journey through Earth's historical transformations with us!

📆 Thursday 16 November, 5pm - 6pm

Bookings essential ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_MeettheMuseum

Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour service personnel who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations, taking a moment to reflect on their significant contributions to our society.

The Museum recently acquired a collection of 62 postcards sent to Dolly Sumner by Australian servicemen during the First World War.

As a girl, Dolly helped her mother run the Welcome Dining Room café in Midland, where she met and befriended many of the servicemen training at the Blackboy Hill camp. These men treated her as a little sister and sent her postcards during their war service. Sadly, not all of the men made it back home.

Lance Corporal Herbert Vincent was one of those men who never returned. A bank clerk by trade, Herbert enlisted in May 1915 with the 11th Battalion. In May 1916, he was mentioned in dispatches for gallantry while front line defences were being reconstructed under heavy bombardment. He was killed in action at Pozieres in July 1916.

As we remember the sacrifices of individuals like Lance Corporal Herbert Vincent, let us also acknowledge the profound importance of Remembrance Day in preserving and honouring the memory of those who served.

📸 (1) A studio portrait of Herbert Vincent in AIF uniform sent as a postcard to Dolly Sumner, c.1915.

(2) The back of Herbert’s postcard to Dolly, which reads:
‘To “Dolly” From your sincere friend, Herb Vincent “Vi”
2906 L. Cpl. Vincent, 9th Rein, 11th Btn, A.I.F. On Active Service'

Join us this weekend for a special Remembrance Day galley tour at Boola Bardip.

This hour-long tour emphasises Western Australia’s involvement in international armed conflicts and the impact these have had on our state’s participants, families, and broader communities.

Our guide will take you through the Reflections and Tianqi Lithium Connections galleries as they share fascinating insights and anecdotes behind our thoughtfully curated objects relating to periods of conflict.

📆 Saturday 11 Nov 11.30am & 1.30pm

Bookings essential > https://bit.ly/WAMBB_RemembranceDay

Crab-tastic finds on the Kimberley Reef Connect project! 🦀

In partnership with Curtin University, and Wunambal Gaambera Aboriginal Corporation, with funding from Parks Australia, some lucky members of our Collections and Research team are out in the field at the Kimberley Marine Park this week.

This exciting trip aims to document the extensive range of marine biodiversity in the Kimberley (Commonwealth) Marine Park and to provide opportunities for knowledge sharing between traditional owners and scientists.

The horrid crab, Daldorfia horrida belongs to a family known as the elbow crabs. Resembling a piece of coral rubble covered in coralline algae This crab is a master of camouflage. Found at Wianggarre - E. Montelivet Is.
📷 & ID - A. Hosie
Curtin University

We are excited to be working with Curtin University on an exciting research project shedding light on three previously undiscovered species of mulgara. These small carnivorous marsupials, vital to the arid and semi-arid regions of Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, are similar to the Tasmanian Devil and quoll in their ecological importance. 🐿️

The study, led by Curtin Uni, in collaboration with our very own Dr. Kenny Travouillon Curator of Mammalogy and esteemed partners, revolutionised our understanding of mulgara diversity.

Curtin analysed preserved specimens of mulgaras from museums across the country, including bones found in caves that had previously not been identifiable.

However, it has been discovered that these newly identified species are believed to be already extinct. Australia grapples with the world's highest mammalian extinction rate, largely due to environmental degradation and the presence of invasive predators like foxes and cats.

This discovery is a reminder of the need to conserve Australia's extraordinary biodiversity. As we strive to unveil the hidden treasures of our ecosystems, it is imperative that we take swift action to protect and preserve the diverse wonders of our natural world.

Full story! >> https://bit.ly/Mulgara

PrideFEST is here 🙌 🌈

Get ready for a Pride takeover at Boola Bardip this month. Join us for captivating q***r tours of the Museum’s public collections, a community choir, or important discussions exploring identity and challenging stereotypes.

Discover what's on ➡️ https://bit.ly/WAMBB_PrideFEST