Museum and Gallery school holiday activities
Summer Then & Now - all ages
When: Monday 5 January to Monday 2 February // Museum opening hours
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE
Times
- Monday to Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Saturday 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Sunday - closed
Step back in time and discover how Aussie summer holidays have changed in this fun, nostalgic look at play, travel, and togetherness — from mixtapes to modern memories.
Before tablets, streaming, and social media, summer holidays were all about simple pleasures; car-trip singalongs, backyard games, beach adventures, and collecting treasures along the way.
Summer Then & Now invites families to rediscover the joy of low-tech fun through playful, hands-on activities inspired by the golden age of Aussie summers. Explore how leisure, travel, and recreation have changed over time in Wanneroo and beyond, and spark conversations between generations about favourite pastimes and family traditions.
Children can dive into games, retro toys, and creative play inspired by the way their parents and grandparents spent their school holidays - from mixtapes to board games, cubbies to caravans.
Whether you’re reminiscing or discovering something new, this relaxed, family-friendly experience brings the spirit of summer to life and celebrates what it means to make memories together.
Birak Cultural Workshops for Kids
When: Friday 9, 16, 23 and 30 January // 10:30am to 11:30am
Where: Wanneroo Regional Museum, Rocca Way, Wanneroo
Cost: FREE - registration essential
Celebrate culture these school holidays.
During January, Wanneroo Regional Museum is hosting four free cultural workshops delivered by Koorda’s Crew, a local Aboriginal business passionate about sharing stories and knowledge of Noongar Country.
Workshop 1: Create a Cultural LEGOscape
Kids will build a Birak-inspired LEGOscape while learning about Birak – the first summer season and its significance in Noongar culture.
Workshop 2: Rock Art and Animal Tracks
Discover the animals of Birak, including noorns (snakes), learn how to identify tracks on Country, and paint beautiful designs on rocks. Each rock will form part of a giant noorn artwork, and kids can take their piece home.
These interactive workshops are designed to help children and families feel a deeper sense of belonging and inspire care for Country through creativity and learning.