Museum and Gallery school holiday activities
Sunken Shipwrecks and Coastal Creatures - school age children
When: Saturday 4 July to Saturday 18 July // museum opening hours
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Sunday - closed
Dive into adventure these school holidays at Wanneroo Regional Museum and explore beyond the sea! Discover mysterious shipwrecks and fascinating creatures that call the Wanneroo coastline home.With hands-on activities, self-guided fun, and special guest workshops, there’s always something exciting to see and do at the Museum.
Freedom Fairies: Pirate Flag Creation - school age children
When: Monday 6 July // 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Ahoy, young adventurers! Create your very own pirate flag inspired by shipwrecks, sea voyages and coastal treasure.
Children will use bold colours, symbols and patterns to design a flag that tells the world who they are on the high seas. This fun, hands-on craft activity encourages imagination, creativity and storytelling, with each participant taking home their own seafaring design.
Perfect for young makers, pirate fans and curious explorers.
Childen must be accompanied by an adult.
Freedom Fairies: Pirate Pearl and Storytime - school age children
When: Monday 6 July // 1pm to 3pm
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE
Meet Pirate Pearl for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun at the museum!
Pirate Pearl will roam the museum, sharing themed stories, playful games and interactive pirate adventures inspired by sunken shipwrecks and life by the coast. Families can drop in, join the fun, and enjoy a magical museum experience full of imagination, laughter and seaside adventure.
A playful and theatrical experience for young visitors and their families.
Childen must be accompanied by an adult.
Freedom Fairies: Seaside Stamping Studio - school age children
When: Wednesday 8 July // 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Explore the textures of the coast and create your own seaside-inspired prints.
Using shells, driftwood and coastal patterns, children will design unique stamped artworks, bookmarks or wrapping paper inspired by the beach and the creatures that live along the shore. This hands-on workshop encourages creativity, observation and connection to our local coastline.
A beautiful activity for young artists and nature lovers.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Freedom Fairies: Maritime Mosaic Tiles - school age children
When: Tuesday 14 July // 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Create your own coastal keepsake in this sea-inspired mosaic workshop.
Children will use ocean colours, patterns and textures to design a decorative tile inspired by shipwrecks, waves, shells and coastal creatures. This creative workshop is a fun way to explore maritime themes while making something special to take home.
Perfect for children who enjoy craft, colour and hands-on making.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Critters Up Close: Aquatics - Session 1 - school age children
When: Wednesday 15 July // 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Dive into the amazing world of aquatic ecosystems with Critters up Close.
In this interactive session, children will learn about freshwater and marine environments, the creatures that live in them, and why caring for our waterways and coastlines matters. Participants will explore how ecosystems work and discover the role we can all play in protecting the environment.
A fun and educational session for curious young nature lovers.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Critters Up Close: Aquatics - Session 2 - school age children
When: Wednesday 15 July // 11:30am to 12:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Dive into the amazing world of aquatic ecosystems with Critters up Close.
In this interactive session, children will learn about freshwater and marine environments, the creatures that live in them, and why caring for our waterways and coastlines matters. Participants will explore how ecosystems work and discover the role we can all play in protecting the environment.
A fun and educational session for curious young nature lovers.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Critters Up Close: Aquatics - Session 3 - school age children
When: Wednesday 15 July // 12:30am to 1:30pm
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - booking essential
Dive into the amazing world of aquatic ecosystems with Critters up Close.
In this interactive session, children will learn about freshwater and marine environments, the creatures that live in them, and why caring for our waterways and coastlines matters. Participants will explore how ecosystems work and discover the role we can all play in protecting the environment.
A fun and educational session for curious young nature lovers.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Freedom Fairies: Mermaid Storytime - school age children
When: Thursday 16 July // 1pm to 3pm
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE
Step into a world of seaside magic with Mermaid Storytime at the museum.
A captivating land mermaid will roam the museum, greeting families, posing for photos and sharing ocean-inspired stories and magical moments. This relaxed, interactive drop in experience invites children to imagine life beneath the waves and discover the wonder of coastal creatures.
A gentle and enchanting school holiday activity for young visitors and families.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.