Child (Ages 7 to 11): $25 (must be accompanied by an adult)
Location: Perth Observatory
Date: 2nd and 12th of July
Time: 10 am to 12:30 am (Doors open at: 9:30 am)
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Step back in time and uncover the fascinating history of your local Observatory. Dive into the cosmos and create your very own take-home constellation! Embark on a thrilling Solar System Walk and unravel the mysteries of our celestial neighbours. From the scorched surface of Venus to the icy plains of Pluto, learn all about the planets that call our solar system home.

Unravel the captivating tale of stellar evolution and the mesmerising life cycle of stars! Discover the secrets of how telescopes work. Visit our Antique Astrograph Telescope and learn about the exciting future of astronomy and the groundbreaking discoveries yet to come!

Gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s rich indigenous culture as we introduce you to the ancient practice of Indigenous Astronomy. Visit our Lowell Telescope and learn about its groundbreaking discoveries and the mysteries it has helped unravel.

Learn about these cosmic visitors who have journeyed from the far reaches of the universe and conduct some exciting experiments. Don’t forget to visit our museum and see a real meteorite up close!

Wrap up your cosmic adventure with a bit of lunar fun! Test your moon survival skills and see if you have what it takes to conquer the lunar landscape.

Don’t miss out – book your spot now for the Perth Observatory’s School Holiday Program!

An artists impression of a protostar with a disk of gas an dust still circling it. Image Credit: keystagewiki.com
The Astrographic Telescope on the telescope tour activity. Image Credt: Matt Woods
A visit to Worl Wangkiny, our Indigenous Astronomy Centre. Image Credit: Matt Woods
The Solar System walk. Image Credit: Matt Woods
A notional image of astronauts working near the south pole of the moon. Image Credit: NASA
The Orion Constellation artwork. Image Credit: Matt Woods

Book Now

To make a booking on our school holidays program, enter the number of children attending and select the date of the event from the booking calendar. If the date has a green background, it indicates there are available spots, while a red background denotes the workshop is fully booked, and yellow highlights today’s date.

Once you have selected your desired tour date, click the “Book Now” button to proceed to the checkout section, where you can complete your payment. You will receive a confirmation email once your booking is complete, and on the night of the tour, our host will ask for the name under which the booking was made and mark you off on the booking sheet.

Step 1: Choose the number of people that are coming