From outdoor rock art to contemporary exhibitions, there are countless opportunities to immerse yourself in the fascinating art and culture of the Aboriginal people.

At Perth’s Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) and WA Museum Boola Bardip, connect with the vivid art, stories and history of the custodians of the land. The AGWA’s rooftop, with its breathtaking views and 34-metre-long Aboriginal art piece, is not to be missed.

Further afield, discover the spirit of the Aboriginal people in the open-air rock galleries dotted across Western Australia, from the Kimberley’s wilderness to mighty Burringurrah (Mount Augustus) and World Heritage-listed Purnululu National Park

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Drawn from the State Art Collection, I AM celebrates the depth, diversity and creative strength of Aboriginal art and culture. Featuring a significant selection of new, recent and rarely seen works by Aboriginal artists. I AM brings together over 60 works by First Nations artists from across Australia and centres on personal and shared stories that elevate Aboriginal knowledge and perspectives on the world and our place in it. I AM reflects the dynamism of Aboriginal art, from deeply rooted traditions to bold contemporary expression. Select highlights include paintings by Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Emily Kam Kngwarray that depict the rhythms of Country; bark paintings by Wandjuk Marika that recount creation stories; a major glass installation by Yhonnie Scarce addressing the history of atomic testing in Australia; and portraits and mental maps by Julie Dowling, Dianne Jones, Gordon Bennett and Dallas Fletcher. Themes woven into the exhibition include connection to Country, culture, history and lived experience. It features artists from regions across Australia, including the South-West, the Kimberley, Arnhem Land, the Tiwi Islands, and the Western Desert region. Western Australian artists are strongly represented, including 11 Noongar artists. Artworks by WA artists acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the AGWA Foundation's $1.5 million Stimulus Package, are also included.

Free

28 Feb 2026 - 24 Oct 2027

Free

28 Feb 2026 - 24 Oct 2027

PerthEvent

Ngaank Boodja

Discover the cultural stories of the Whadjuk Noongar people through a new, immersive audio experience at Yagan Square. Located in the Yagan Square Amphitheatre, Ngaank Boodja (mother country) is a soundscape of the voices, songs and sounds of women's country—honouring the area's history as an important meeting place and decision-making ground for Noongar women. Created by renowned Noongar producer and filmmaker Karla Hart, in collaboration with the award-winning Soundbyte Studios, the soundscape weaves immersive audio to share the stories of Goologoolup and the ancient wetland system that once thrived where Yagan Square stands today. The free experience takes you on an audio journey to the place beneath the buildings and concrete. A place teeming with life, from lapping water, children splashing and croaking frogs, to the beat of cockatoo wings and the distant murmur of women yarning. Ngaank Boodja also features six audio narratives that explore the deep, maternal connection to Country and celebrate the memories of ancestors who once walked the songlines of Goologoolup. Delivered by DevelopmentWA, Ngaank Boodja reflects an ongoing commitment to celebrating Aboriginal culture, promoting reconciliation, and activating public spaces in meaningful and inclusive ways.

22 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026

22 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026

Drawn from the State Art Collection, I AM celebrates the depth, diversity and creative strength of Aboriginal art and culture. Featuring a significant selection of new, recent and rarely seen works by Aboriginal artists. I AM brings together over 60 works by First Nations artists from across Australia and centres on personal and shared stories that elevate Aboriginal knowledge and perspectives on the world and our place in it. I AM reflects the dynamism of Aboriginal art, from deeply rooted traditions to bold contemporary expression. Select highlights include paintings by Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori and Emily Kam Kngwarray that depict the rhythms of Country; bark paintings by Wandjuk Marika that recount creation stories; a major glass installation by Yhonnie Scarce addressing the history of atomic testing in Australia; and portraits and mental maps by Julie Dowling, Dianne Jones, Gordon Bennett and Dallas Fletcher. Themes woven into the exhibition include connection to Country, culture, history and lived experience. It features artists from regions across Australia, including the South-West, the Kimberley, Arnhem Land, the Tiwi Islands, and the Western Desert region. Western Australian artists are strongly represented, including 11 Noongar artists. Artworks by WA artists acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the AGWA Foundation's $1.5 million Stimulus Package, are also included.

Free

28 Feb 2026 - 24 Oct 2027

Free

28 Feb 2026 - 24 Oct 2027

PerthEvent

Ngaank Boodja

Discover the cultural stories of the Whadjuk Noongar people through a new, immersive audio experience at Yagan Square. Located in the Yagan Square Amphitheatre, Ngaank Boodja (mother country) is a soundscape of the voices, songs and sounds of women's country—honouring the area's history as an important meeting place and decision-making ground for Noongar women. Created by renowned Noongar producer and filmmaker Karla Hart, in collaboration with the award-winning Soundbyte Studios, the soundscape weaves immersive audio to share the stories of Goologoolup and the ancient wetland system that once thrived where Yagan Square stands today. The free experience takes you on an audio journey to the place beneath the buildings and concrete. A place teeming with life, from lapping water, children splashing and croaking frogs, to the beat of cockatoo wings and the distant murmur of women yarning. Ngaank Boodja also features six audio narratives that explore the deep, maternal connection to Country and celebrate the memories of ancestors who once walked the songlines of Goologoolup. Delivered by DevelopmentWA, Ngaank Boodja reflects an ongoing commitment to celebrating Aboriginal culture, promoting reconciliation, and activating public spaces in meaningful and inclusive ways.

22 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026

22 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2026

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