Foundation for the WA Museum
The Foundation supports the WA Museum to boost its cultural, scientific, and social impact for a better WA future.
The Foundation for the WA Museum supports the enhancement of the WA Museum’s cultural, scientific, and social impact by securing long-term philanthropic and corporate support to help fund vital initiatives and special projects that help enrich lives for generations to come.
With the generous support from donors and partners, the Foundation has played an important role in the WA Museum securing major international exhibitions which supports storytelling initiatives from across the globe; funding ground-breaking scientific research; and enabling education, learning and outreach programs in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
Exhibitions and Storytelling
The WA Museum’s public galleries and special exhibitions reflect the stories of our State and county, from the earliest times to the most recent social histories. The Foundation helps support the Museum to make a real difference by connection people to stories and places around the globe.
- Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor is an Australian exclusive exhibition (2025)
- Worlds collide in the depth of our ocean with James Cameron – Challenging the Deep (2024)
- Dinosaurs of Patagonia came to Perth with the support of the Foundations International Exhibition Fund donors (2022)
Collections and Acquisitions
The WA Museum has over 8 million objects and artefacts in its collections. The Collections and Research Centre is heavily involved in research projects investigating the rich biodiversity and geodiversity of Western Australia.
Research and Fieldwork
The WA Museum is heavily involved in research projects investigating the rich human history, biodiversity and geodiversity of Western Australia. Learn more about some of the projects that were directly supported by the Foundation for the WA Museum
- New discoveries in the Houtman Abrolhos (2025)
- Youngest ichthyosaur fossil found from the Southern Hemisphere identified (2022-2024)
- Diprotodon discovery in the Pilbara (2023)
Education, Learning and Outreach
The WA Museum offers a wide range of education, learning and outreach activities. With your help, the Foundation for the WA Museum provides support to offer more programs and reach more people.
Learn more about the impact the Foundation has on education, learning and outreach
State-wide Activities
The WA Museum is here for all people across the entire state of Western Australia, and its research activities cover the State from North to South, East to West, and even extend to the marine environments and shipwrecks along the coast.
Fundraisers
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The Terracotta Warriors are in Western Australia
This isn’t just an exhibition — it’s a global celebration of one of history’s most extraordinary archaeological discoveries. An important cultural exchange Spanning over 1000sqm, the exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth will showcase more than 225 priceless Chinese artefacts, including the Terracotta Warriors and newly unearthed objects never seen outside China from the Zhou, Qin, and Han dynasties alongside cutting-edge multimedia and digital immersive experience. It tells the story of Emperor Qin Shihuang (259–210 BCE) and his unification of China as its First Emperor. This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition fosters deeper cultural exchange between East and West. It celebrates the contributions and heritage of the Chinese diaspora in Australia while promoting global understanding and unity. An opportunity for support Your generosity creates a lasting impact by contributing to bridging cultures, inspiring generations, and shining a light on our shared past. Your donation helps: Share this ancient story with modern audiences across continents Promote cultural harmony through shared understanding Donate today and join a passionate community that celebrates global heritage and the educational power of history. Jade Supporter - $8,888
Gold Supporter - $5,888
Terracotta Supporter - $888 While we have set donation tiers, any contribution amount you feel is appropriate will be greatly appreciated. *Jade and Gold Supporter’s will receive exclusive access to a virtual tour of the exhibition and acknowledgement as a valued patron. Jade, Gold, and Terracotta supporters will receive a complimentary copy of the exhibition catalogue. **Find out more about Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor HERE
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- Goal
- $250,000
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