What makes it 80% Kids-Friendly: Gallery 09, holiday workshops, and rooftop sculptures give children hands-on art experiences, all free. Parents must supervise closely since most galleries are quiet with fragile works.
Why 1-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Gives time for Gallery 09 play, rooftop sculptures, journals and short breaks
Gallery 09 Interactive Play:
Join artist-led, hands-on projects for kids.
Tip: Check current project times at Reception before you go
Drawing Breath Activity Journals:
Pick up free journals to guide drawing and noticing feelings.
Tip: Bring colored pencils or crayons from home
Rooftop Sculpture Walk:
Explore outdoor sculptures with city views.
Tip: Bring hats and water; path is pram-friendly
Boorongur All-Ages Space:
Help kids build raffia and wool totems.
Tip: Wear play clothes and supervise little hands
School Holiday Family Workshops:
Join free holiday workshops and readings.
Tip: Book spots online early during school breaks

Casandra TP
The gallery itself isn’t very large and the exhibitions themselves are quite small. At the time of writing there was the Cast In Bronze exhibition which had some interesting pieces, Elise Blumann exhibition, Balancing Act exhibition and the Revivification exhibition all quite small and none that I would say are must see’s. Even the statue garden on the roof top didn’t have many statues. I feel if ...
Sergio Jarillo
Greatcoat place to spend the day looking at art and learning about the art landscape of WA. Bonus points for the friendly staff and the great contemporary art exhibition. Revivification is a must see.
Chiel Groeneveld (Nevele)
Having recently lived in Brisbane, Canberra and the ACT, I will be honest and say that I find the AGWA underwhelming compared to what you’d expect from a state gallery The layout feels sparse, and while the Indigenous collection is important, the rest kinda lacks depth. The building itself is nice though.
Todd Morgan
A must-see while in Perth. Adjacent to the train station and easy to access. AGWA has a wonderful collection of Aboriginal, regional Australian, and modern art. I thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour and wandering around solo.
Sasha Hardman
An easy way to spend an hour or so. The museum has a range of artworks. Head to the rooftop to see a range of sculptures and art installations. A beautiful view over the city too. Heading down you can stop and admire the range of art work from both Australian and foreign artists.
In July join NAIDOC Week art activities; during school holidays look for PLAY DATES events; weekends often have family drop-in art stations.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission | AUD 0 |
| Activity journals and workshops | AUD 0 |
| Cafe snacks and drinks | AUD 30 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 30 |
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