Step outside of the everyday and into a dreamscape of events in Western Australia.


Whether it’s unmissable global blockbusters, unforgettable moments shared with the world’s oldest living culture, or culinary experiences in otherworldly locations – there are wondrous events happening all year round. And with endless pristine beaches and boundless adventures, there is always something to do in Western Australia, no matter when you visit.

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Women of the Southwest will showcase a powerful collection of Dionne Doig's images demonstrating the depth, resilience, and beauty of feminine identity through a unique lens. On display in the Bond Store Gallery at the Old Courthouse Complex, this evocative photography exhibition represents the raw, untamed beauty of women interwoven with landscapes, textures, and symbolic elements reflecting personal narratives. Doig's artistic journey began as a birth doula, where she developed a profound sensitivity to the unspoken language of the body - expressions of surrender, resistance, and transformation. This awareness now informs her work, which transcends traditional portraiture to reveal reclamation, embodiment, and self-expression. Her work invites viewers on an exploration of identity, sensuality, and sovereignty - where each image becomes a mirror of embodied truth. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to behold the power of contemporary photographic storytelling while celebrating the strength and presence of women in the Southwest.

Free

24 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025

Free

24 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025

Are you a certified scuba divers looking for a relaxed and fun day out? Join them for a great day of diving to beautiful Rottnest Island. Enjoy stunning landscapes with swim-throughs and plenty of fish life in a relaxed atmosphere. Moonshine is a private and quality charter with a hot shower and bathroom on board, and plenty of spaces. There will only be six divers and the crew for a casual and personal experience. They will provide a warm lunch, plenty of snacks and an enjoyable and relaxing day.

$165 - $225

08 Aug 2021 - 14 Feb 2026

$165 - $225

08 Aug 2021 - 14 Feb 2026

Shore Leave is a multi-day event celebrating the culture, food and adventure that makes the Midwest region unique. In addition to paying homage to the area's rich maritime heritage, the name Shore Leave also connotes vacation, leisure, and adventure. The festival offers the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch, one of the most distinctive dining experiences in Western Australia. Come along for a delicious seafood lunch and a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience on the islands of Abrolhos. Other major attractions include the Geraldton foreshore festival hub The Helm, The Beach Price Markets at the Geraldton Fishermans Wharf and guided tours north to Kalbarri and inland to the Chapman Valley - providing unique opportunities to meet and tour with primary producers, small breweries and artisans across the region. Find out about all the events at the website.

$30 - $600

23 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

$30 - $600

23 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

The Perth Comedy Festival is WA's biggest annual month of comedy! Featuring in venues all across the city and hosting artists from around the world.

21 Apr 2025 - 18 May 2025

21 Apr 2025 - 18 May 2025

Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Unlock the wonder of friendship and curiosity in The Little Prince, a timeless story that invites you to explore the world with fresh eyes. Follow a curious prince on his wanderings across the universe as he meets some oddball grownups who think that power, money and celebrity matter more than love. On Earth he meets a cunning snake, a wild fox and an airman who has crashed his plane in the desert. With water in short supply, will they make it home again? With humour, clever storytelling and beautifully crafted puppets The Little Prince will tickle your imagination and warm your soul with its enduring call to “see with your heart”.

$29

12 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

$29

12 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

Jurassic Kingdom is back and roaring into Perth for the most exhilarating adventure of the year! It's going to be bigger, bolder, and more jaw-dropping than ever before! Venture into the wild world of dinosaurs with over 20 life-sized animatronic beasts, as they dominate two hectares of lush prehistoric parkland. Dare to take on the 3D Dino Escape, discover the all-new Ice Age Realm, become a Paleontologist at the Fossil Dig Pit, see how it all began at the Dino Creation Lab and much more. The exciting array of interactive attractions will keep you captivated at every turn!

$25 - $184

11 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

$25 - $184

11 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Welcome to this delightful exhibition of 'Bush Gardens'. Selected Aboriginal artists have painted aspects of the bush and its resources - wildflowers, bush foods and medicine plants Aboriginal people have long been nurturers and observers of the natural cycle of life in the bush. Knowledge of flowering plants provides inside information on food resources and bush medicines as well as the location of surface water. Knowing the life cycle of plants helps you understand when the fruits and seeds will be ready to harvest. Hunters need to know that animals attracted to those plants will move towards those areas when the food resources are abundant. The entire flow of life in the bush gravitates around an understanding of the plants that sustain life. Represented artists include Belinda Golder Kngwarreye, Alison Munti Riley, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi, Karen Bird Ngale, Jessie Beasley, Rosemary Petyarre, Rachael Nambula and Katrina Bird Mbitjana.

Free

04 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025

Free

04 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025

Celebrating 25 years of showcasing the vibrant art, culture, and stories of the Noongar people. As we reflect on a quarter-century of creative expression, this year's exhibition, Celebrating Continuing Connection to Noongar Boodja, we come together to honour the deep connection Noongar communities have with their land, history, and traditions. Through this exhibition, we invite you to experience the richness of Noongar culture as told through the eyes of contemporary artists. Each artwork is a testament to the strength, resilience, and beauty of the people, offering insights into their lived experiences and ongoing cultural renewal. Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling, the diversity of Noongar voices, and the enduring significance of Noongar Boodja. This is not just an exhibition; it is a gathering of community, a time for reflection, and a call to acknowledge and celebrate the living legacy of Noongar art.

Free

30 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Free

30 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Experience a taste of great Southern history. Plantagenet Wines invites you to explore its rich heritage. Join the Winemaker's journey with unique tastings of Plantagenet's most prestigious wines - Wyjup Collection, Museum and Icon Wines, accompanied by a local produce tasting platter.

$250

13 Feb 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

$250

13 Feb 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

Form and feeling: artists’ studies of the twentieth century explores the centrality of drawing to the artistic practice of British and Australian artists, including Stanley Spencer, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale and Frank Auerbach. Drawn from The State Art Collection, this exhibition brings together significant figurative oil paintings and their preparatory drawings – a number of which have never been shown before. Form and feeling is focused upon technique and process, exploring the differing approaches to line, shape, contour and materiality as these artists progress preliminary sketches into finished works. Form and feeling brings to the fore the politics of collecting in Australian public institutional history, wherein Modern British art was keenly collected – particularly after WWII. This exhibition explores the influence that these artists had upon the Australian art scene at the time and restages this influence for audiences today.

Free

21 Dec 2024 - 04 May 2025

Free

21 Dec 2024 - 04 May 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Stories of resilience from ten trail-blazing Elders. Meaning ‘Us Talking’ in Noongar, Ngaluk Waangkiny is a landmark, multi-media storytelling project designed to honour and preserve the legacy of Elders. Ten respected Elders from Boorloo (Perth) have collaborated with Community Arts Network to share their life journeys as part of this truth-telling project. Their stories are poignant, powerful and at times heartbreaking and harrowing – but they have been laid bare so that future generations are aware of Australia’s often hidden Black history. The Ngaluk Waangkiny tour to Kalgoorlie will act as a catalyst for Community Arts Network’s new project, Legacies. Inspired by Ngaluk Waangkiny, Legacies will celebrate the unique personal histories of trail-blazing Elders from the Goldfields region. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this exhibition contains the images and names of Elders who have passed away. Images and names have been used with permission.

Free

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Free

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

In a world-first, legendary photographer Henry Roy holds his first survey at The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40 years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023. The images were shot in places such as his native Haiti, Ibiza, Paris, Dakar, Cameroon, Normandy, Marrakesh, Thailand, and the Ivory Coast. Impossible Island channels the many influences that have shaped Roy’s artistic journey including his exile from his homeland of Haiti to his love of literature and passion for New Wave French cinema. Henry Roy’s work has been of international interest since the 1990s because of the incredible beauty and richness of his imagery, qualities that have made him a sought-after photographer in magazine editorial and exhibition contexts. His photographic vision was a key component of the new publishing trends in the late 1990s, specifically as a contributor to Purple, and later in the 2000s Hobo magazine.

Free

30 Nov 2024 - 18 May 2025

Free

30 Nov 2024 - 18 May 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $20
Concession: $17.50
Children: Free - $17.50
Group: $60

30 Nov 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $20
Concession: $17.50
Children: Free - $17.50
Group: $60

30 Nov 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Be enchanted by a world of colour, curiosity and culture when you find yourself in Empress Joséphine’s Garden. Making its global debut, Empress Joséphine's Garden is a modern, immersive large-screen digital experience exploring the little-known story of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s garden in Paris. Discover how it was filled with flora and fauna from around the globe, including black swans, kangaroos, emus and hundreds of exotic plants from Western Australia. Knitting together a shared history between France and Australia, explore themes of power, wealth, and the excitement of new scientific discoveries in the 19th century, all through the eyes of socialite, amateur botanist, and Empress of France – Joséphine Bonaparte. Your immersive adventure into Empress Joséphine's Garden awaits!

Adults: $15.00
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Family: $50.00

29 Oct 2024 - 11 May 2025

Adults: $15.00
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Family: $50.00

29 Oct 2024 - 11 May 2025

On Thursday 30th of November 1876, the S.S. Georgette left Busselton bound for Adelaide via Albany, carrying cargo and passengers. The steamer sail ship sadly didn’t make her destination in a tragic loss of life that echoed around the globe. Learn about the disastrous final voyage of the S.S. Georgette as you immerse yourself in this new permanent heritage exhibition at Busselton’s Old Courthouse Complex. Forgotten Voyages - Rediscovering the S.S. Georgette presents previously untold stories from survivors and other sources about the heartbreak and heroism of this infamous shipwreck. Free to experience, visitors are invited to learn about the series of errors and events that resulted in the tragic loss of 12 souls at sea. The Busselton Courthouse hosted the initial inquiry into the tragedy and we are now proud to present this exhibition that honours the heroes and commemorates those who perished at sea. This heritage exhibition is housed in the New Courtroom and offers concise information suitable to all ages. Join the Heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex where your guide will tell you tales from the gaol cells, stories of the S.S. Georgette shipwreck and outline Busselton’s interesting settlement history highlighting hardships of pioneer life and those who governed. Advance bookings are required.

Free

26 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Free

26 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Embark on a nostalgic journey from Sea to suburbia through four decades of photographs capturing the people, places and daily life of Western Australia. Relish in iconic scenes of Western Australia: sunny beaches, scenic suburbs, thriving industries and meandering rivers. Be challenged by images that illustrate our changing attitudes to the environment and urban development. Leave with a new understanding of what it means to be a ‘West Australian’. Highlighting the role of Australian government photographers in preserving our visual heritage, this fascinating exhibition will evoke memories and spark conversations. Exclusive Saturday openings on Saturday 13 July, Saturday 2 November 2024 and Saturday 22 March 2025.

Free

14 May 2024 - 28 Nov 2025

Free

14 May 2024 - 28 Nov 2025

Our story is not one story, but many stories to share. Balancing Act features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works of art from the State Art Collection. In this exhibition, you will encounter a vast range of material revealing the wide scope of First Nations truth-telling and art-making practice. Radical observations about the ups and downs of life are placed side by side with expressions of relationships with Custodial Country; the locations and places artists and communities care for, according to their kin and family ties with place. Different versions of history are told, at times emotional and challenging, alongside moments of great beauty and poignancy. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists use their cultural production to investigate feelings and unpack ideas around identity in the wake of colonisation. Others use their work as a way to support and express their own grief and healing, as well as to express joy and cultural belonging. Balancing Act invites you to be surprised, delighted and challenged by the stories told through the eyes of First Nations artists and their works of art.

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Enjoy documentary films throughout the year in this unique, boutique, 22-seat, 180-degree curved dome cinema with 5.1 surround sound. Let Western Australia Maritime Museum transport you to other worlds through films specially created for this dome experience, by a local team dedicated to showcasing the wonder of the state and sharing stories. They screen films daily that combine the natural world, history, science, technology and adventure, giving you a deeper insight into Western Australia.

Free - $15.00

09 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Free - $15.00

09 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Women of the Southwest will showcase a powerful collection of Dionne Doig's images demonstrating the depth, resilience, and beauty of feminine identity through a unique lens. On display in the Bond Store Gallery at the Old Courthouse Complex, this evocative photography exhibition represents the raw, untamed beauty of women interwoven with landscapes, textures, and symbolic elements reflecting personal narratives. Doig's artistic journey began as a birth doula, where she developed a profound sensitivity to the unspoken language of the body - expressions of surrender, resistance, and transformation. This awareness now informs her work, which transcends traditional portraiture to reveal reclamation, embodiment, and self-expression. Her work invites viewers on an exploration of identity, sensuality, and sovereignty - where each image becomes a mirror of embodied truth. This exhibition provides a unique opportunity to behold the power of contemporary photographic storytelling while celebrating the strength and presence of women in the Southwest.

Free

24 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025

Free

24 Apr 2025 - 19 May 2025

Are you a certified scuba divers looking for a relaxed and fun day out? Join them for a great day of diving to beautiful Rottnest Island. Enjoy stunning landscapes with swim-throughs and plenty of fish life in a relaxed atmosphere. Moonshine is a private and quality charter with a hot shower and bathroom on board, and plenty of spaces. There will only be six divers and the crew for a casual and personal experience. They will provide a warm lunch, plenty of snacks and an enjoyable and relaxing day.

$165 - $225

08 Aug 2021 - 14 Feb 2026

$165 - $225

08 Aug 2021 - 14 Feb 2026

Shore Leave is a multi-day event celebrating the culture, food and adventure that makes the Midwest region unique. In addition to paying homage to the area's rich maritime heritage, the name Shore Leave also connotes vacation, leisure, and adventure. The festival offers the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch, one of the most distinctive dining experiences in Western Australia. Come along for a delicious seafood lunch and a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience on the islands of Abrolhos. Other major attractions include the Geraldton foreshore festival hub The Helm, The Beach Price Markets at the Geraldton Fishermans Wharf and guided tours north to Kalbarri and inland to the Chapman Valley - providing unique opportunities to meet and tour with primary producers, small breweries and artisans across the region. Find out about all the events at the website.

$30 - $600

23 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

$30 - $600

23 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

The Perth Comedy Festival is WA's biggest annual month of comedy! Featuring in venues all across the city and hosting artists from around the world.

21 Apr 2025 - 18 May 2025

21 Apr 2025 - 18 May 2025

Adapted from the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Unlock the wonder of friendship and curiosity in The Little Prince, a timeless story that invites you to explore the world with fresh eyes. Follow a curious prince on his wanderings across the universe as he meets some oddball grownups who think that power, money and celebrity matter more than love. On Earth he meets a cunning snake, a wild fox and an airman who has crashed his plane in the desert. With water in short supply, will they make it home again? With humour, clever storytelling and beautifully crafted puppets The Little Prince will tickle your imagination and warm your soul with its enduring call to “see with your heart”.

$29

12 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

$29

12 Apr 2025 - 26 Apr 2025

Jurassic Kingdom is back and roaring into Perth for the most exhilarating adventure of the year! It's going to be bigger, bolder, and more jaw-dropping than ever before! Venture into the wild world of dinosaurs with over 20 life-sized animatronic beasts, as they dominate two hectares of lush prehistoric parkland. Dare to take on the 3D Dino Escape, discover the all-new Ice Age Realm, become a Paleontologist at the Fossil Dig Pit, see how it all began at the Dino Creation Lab and much more. The exciting array of interactive attractions will keep you captivated at every turn!

$25 - $184

11 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

$25 - $184

11 Apr 2025 - 27 Apr 2025

Welcome to this delightful exhibition of 'Bush Gardens'. Selected Aboriginal artists have painted aspects of the bush and its resources - wildflowers, bush foods and medicine plants Aboriginal people have long been nurturers and observers of the natural cycle of life in the bush. Knowledge of flowering plants provides inside information on food resources and bush medicines as well as the location of surface water. Knowing the life cycle of plants helps you understand when the fruits and seeds will be ready to harvest. Hunters need to know that animals attracted to those plants will move towards those areas when the food resources are abundant. The entire flow of life in the bush gravitates around an understanding of the plants that sustain life. Represented artists include Belinda Golder Kngwarreye, Alison Munti Riley, Michelle Possum Nungurrayi, Karen Bird Ngale, Jessie Beasley, Rosemary Petyarre, Rachael Nambula and Katrina Bird Mbitjana.

Free

04 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025

Free

04 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025

Celebrating 25 years of showcasing the vibrant art, culture, and stories of the Noongar people. As we reflect on a quarter-century of creative expression, this year's exhibition, Celebrating Continuing Connection to Noongar Boodja, we come together to honour the deep connection Noongar communities have with their land, history, and traditions. Through this exhibition, we invite you to experience the richness of Noongar culture as told through the eyes of contemporary artists. Each artwork is a testament to the strength, resilience, and beauty of the people, offering insights into their lived experiences and ongoing cultural renewal. Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling, the diversity of Noongar voices, and the enduring significance of Noongar Boodja. This is not just an exhibition; it is a gathering of community, a time for reflection, and a call to acknowledge and celebrate the living legacy of Noongar art.

Free

30 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Free

30 Mar 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Experience a taste of great Southern history. Plantagenet Wines invites you to explore its rich heritage. Join the Winemaker's journey with unique tastings of Plantagenet's most prestigious wines - Wyjup Collection, Museum and Icon Wines, accompanied by a local produce tasting platter.

$250

13 Feb 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

$250

13 Feb 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

Form and feeling: artists’ studies of the twentieth century explores the centrality of drawing to the artistic practice of British and Australian artists, including Stanley Spencer, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale and Frank Auerbach. Drawn from The State Art Collection, this exhibition brings together significant figurative oil paintings and their preparatory drawings – a number of which have never been shown before. Form and feeling is focused upon technique and process, exploring the differing approaches to line, shape, contour and materiality as these artists progress preliminary sketches into finished works. Form and feeling brings to the fore the politics of collecting in Australian public institutional history, wherein Modern British art was keenly collected – particularly after WWII. This exhibition explores the influence that these artists had upon the Australian art scene at the time and restages this influence for audiences today.

Free

21 Dec 2024 - 04 May 2025

Free

21 Dec 2024 - 04 May 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Stories of resilience from ten trail-blazing Elders. Meaning ‘Us Talking’ in Noongar, Ngaluk Waangkiny is a landmark, multi-media storytelling project designed to honour and preserve the legacy of Elders. Ten respected Elders from Boorloo (Perth) have collaborated with Community Arts Network to share their life journeys as part of this truth-telling project. Their stories are poignant, powerful and at times heartbreaking and harrowing – but they have been laid bare so that future generations are aware of Australia’s often hidden Black history. The Ngaluk Waangkiny tour to Kalgoorlie will act as a catalyst for Community Arts Network’s new project, Legacies. Inspired by Ngaluk Waangkiny, Legacies will celebrate the unique personal histories of trail-blazing Elders from the Goldfields region. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this exhibition contains the images and names of Elders who have passed away. Images and names have been used with permission.

Free

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Free

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $15
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Group: $50

03 Dec 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

In a world-first, legendary photographer Henry Roy holds his first survey at The Art Gallery of Western Australia. Henry Roy – Impossible Island draws on 40 years of recollections and observations as it brings together 113 photos taken from 1983 to 2023. The images were shot in places such as his native Haiti, Ibiza, Paris, Dakar, Cameroon, Normandy, Marrakesh, Thailand, and the Ivory Coast. Impossible Island channels the many influences that have shaped Roy’s artistic journey including his exile from his homeland of Haiti to his love of literature and passion for New Wave French cinema. Henry Roy’s work has been of international interest since the 1990s because of the incredible beauty and richness of his imagery, qualities that have made him a sought-after photographer in magazine editorial and exhibition contexts. His photographic vision was a key component of the new publishing trends in the late 1990s, specifically as a contributor to Purple, and later in the 2000s Hobo magazine.

Free

30 Nov 2024 - 18 May 2025

Free

30 Nov 2024 - 18 May 2025

Narrated by Luke Hemsworth, 'The Great Kimberley Wilderness' is a 35-minute virtual reality documentary that transports you to one of the most spectacular and pristine landscapes in the world.​​ Guided by science and Traditional Owners, you will journey across magical coastlines, and venture into the heart of this ancient landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. ​ Fly over the edge of the thundering King George Falls, explore the vibrantly striped domes and majestic gorges of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park and travel back over 350 million years to the great Devonian Reef to explore ancient geology, that has been pivotal to life as we know it.​​ Almost two billion years in the making, get ready to experience the wonders, culture, and magic of this unique and precious landscape, like never before!

Adults: $20
Concession: $17.50
Children: Free - $17.50
Group: $60

30 Nov 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Adults: $20
Concession: $17.50
Children: Free - $17.50
Group: $60

30 Nov 2024 - 28 Apr 2025

Be enchanted by a world of colour, curiosity and culture when you find yourself in Empress Joséphine’s Garden. Making its global debut, Empress Joséphine's Garden is a modern, immersive large-screen digital experience exploring the little-known story of Empress Joséphine Bonaparte’s garden in Paris. Discover how it was filled with flora and fauna from around the globe, including black swans, kangaroos, emus and hundreds of exotic plants from Western Australia. Knitting together a shared history between France and Australia, explore themes of power, wealth, and the excitement of new scientific discoveries in the 19th century, all through the eyes of socialite, amateur botanist, and Empress of France – Joséphine Bonaparte. Your immersive adventure into Empress Joséphine's Garden awaits!

Adults: $15.00
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Family: $50.00

29 Oct 2024 - 11 May 2025

Adults: $15.00
Concession: $12.50
Children: Free - $12.50
Family: $50.00

29 Oct 2024 - 11 May 2025

On Thursday 30th of November 1876, the S.S. Georgette left Busselton bound for Adelaide via Albany, carrying cargo and passengers. The steamer sail ship sadly didn’t make her destination in a tragic loss of life that echoed around the globe. Learn about the disastrous final voyage of the S.S. Georgette as you immerse yourself in this new permanent heritage exhibition at Busselton’s Old Courthouse Complex. Forgotten Voyages - Rediscovering the S.S. Georgette presents previously untold stories from survivors and other sources about the heartbreak and heroism of this infamous shipwreck. Free to experience, visitors are invited to learn about the series of errors and events that resulted in the tragic loss of 12 souls at sea. The Busselton Courthouse hosted the initial inquiry into the tragedy and we are now proud to present this exhibition that honours the heroes and commemorates those who perished at sea. This heritage exhibition is housed in the New Courtroom and offers concise information suitable to all ages. Join the Heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex where your guide will tell you tales from the gaol cells, stories of the S.S. Georgette shipwreck and outline Busselton’s interesting settlement history highlighting hardships of pioneer life and those who governed. Advance bookings are required.

Free

26 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Free

26 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

Embark on a nostalgic journey from Sea to suburbia through four decades of photographs capturing the people, places and daily life of Western Australia. Relish in iconic scenes of Western Australia: sunny beaches, scenic suburbs, thriving industries and meandering rivers. Be challenged by images that illustrate our changing attitudes to the environment and urban development. Leave with a new understanding of what it means to be a ‘West Australian’. Highlighting the role of Australian government photographers in preserving our visual heritage, this fascinating exhibition will evoke memories and spark conversations. Exclusive Saturday openings on Saturday 13 July, Saturday 2 November 2024 and Saturday 22 March 2025.

Free

14 May 2024 - 28 Nov 2025

Free

14 May 2024 - 28 Nov 2025

Our story is not one story, but many stories to share. Balancing Act features Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander works of art from the State Art Collection. In this exhibition, you will encounter a vast range of material revealing the wide scope of First Nations truth-telling and art-making practice. Radical observations about the ups and downs of life are placed side by side with expressions of relationships with Custodial Country; the locations and places artists and communities care for, according to their kin and family ties with place. Different versions of history are told, at times emotional and challenging, alongside moments of great beauty and poignancy. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists use their cultural production to investigate feelings and unpack ideas around identity in the wake of colonisation. Others use their work as a way to support and express their own grief and healing, as well as to express joy and cultural belonging. Balancing Act invites you to be surprised, delighted and challenged by the stories told through the eyes of First Nations artists and their works of art.

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Free

02 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Enjoy documentary films throughout the year in this unique, boutique, 22-seat, 180-degree curved dome cinema with 5.1 surround sound. Let Western Australia Maritime Museum transport you to other worlds through films specially created for this dome experience, by a local team dedicated to showcasing the wonder of the state and sharing stories. They screen films daily that combine the natural world, history, science, technology and adventure, giving you a deeper insight into Western Australia.

Free - $15.00

09 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Free - $15.00

09 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2025