The WA Museum Boola Bardip has become Perth’s new stand-out building. Conceived and designed by the international architectural consortium of Hassell + OMA, its clean lines and dramatic spaces both promise, and deliver, exciting experiences.
Just as impressive is the integration of five of Perth’s most extraordinary heritage buildings, all of which are ingeniously wrapped into the overall design, with seamless connections between them and the new buildings. The venue consists of 6 function spaces available for hire, which include the circulation foyers connecting the galleries, Hackett Hall where Otto the Blue Whale lives, the Learning Studios and the City Room.
Photography for personal use is permitted within the museum’s permanent galleries. Temporary exhibitions will on occasion forbid any photography, and notices on this will be displayed at the Information Desk on entry to the museum.
Mobile phones and backpacks are permitted.
There are two City of Perth Parking complexes located within a short distance of the WA Museum with accessible parking.
City Of Perth Parking Cultural Centre
Enter from Roe Street 315 bays, 5 ACROD and 5 motorcycle bays
Open 6.30am-midnight
City Of Perth Parking State Library
Enter from 15 Francis Street
567 bays, 7 ACROD and 8 motorcycle bays
Open 6am-midnight
WA Museum is located a few minutes walk from the Wellington Street Train Station and Wellington Street Bus Port. As two major public transport hubs in Perth's CBD, there are a range of busses and trains servicing this area.
Transperth InfoLine: 13 62 13
Transperth Website: transperth.wa.gov.au
Large Lifts located near Gallery entrances
Accessible entrances from all directions.
Ramp access via James Street Mall
Raked entrance from Perth Cultural Centre in the City Room
Beaufort Street Café entrance has external Wheelchair Lift
Universally accessible to all visitors with level tiled, timber and concrete flooring throughout.
Accessible toilets located on each floor
Hearing Loop available in Learning Studio space
Quiet space located in Old Gaol