Nhaguwa gula – look closer!

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Welcome to Yamaji country! Discover one of the oldest living cultures and its vibrant role in the Mid West these school holidays at the WA Museum!  

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Visit the Nhaguwa gula (look closer) activity area, a place of discovery and lots of fun for children and their families!
 
Dates:                  19 December – 4 April
Times:                  9:30am – 4pm   
Ages:                    All ages
Cost:                     Free      
Bookings:            Not required     
 
Milyura and Marda - a Yamaji version of the favourite game of snakes and ladders
 
Lost for words – go to the On Badimaya Country exhibition, find the Badimaya words and see if you can identify the hidden objects
 
A hunting we will go - match the weapons, tools and containers from the museum’s collection with the bush tucker
 
Connecting the Connections - Family is an important influence on the way we identify who we are and how we live our lives. The extended structure of family is especially important for Aboriginal people. Use the construction sticks to make a 3D map of your own family connections. Starting with yourself, connect all those who make up your extended family. 

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Barla-barla, the wizard lizard
Dates:                   21 January
Time:                     1pm – 2pm
Cost:                      $5          
Age:                       7+
Bookings:            Required on 9921 5080, places are limited
 
Bring ‘Barla-barla’ the cutest little wizard lizard of language to life. Hear some great stories and learn some language from a special Bundiyarra - Irra Wangga Aboriginal guest presenter.
 
Miluyra  and Marda
Dates:                   23 January
Time:                     1pm – 2pm
Cost:                     $5          
Age:                       7+
Bookings:            Required on 9921 5080, places are limited
 
Create your own personalized game of snakes and ladders with a Yamaji twist. Will the bimara (giant sacred watersnake) that lies in the waagula (waterhole) let you through to finish the game? Featuring a Bundiyarra - Irra  Wangga Aboriginal guest presenter.
 
Join the band
Dates:                   28 January
Time:                     10am – 11am
Cost:                      $5          
Age:                       7+
Bookings:            Required on 9921 5080, places are limited
 
Braiding, binding and knotting are ways of holding things together. Learn these skills as you make some impressive body bands: maga (head) band, dyili (arm) band, baduly (waist) band or a nyangga (neck) band, urlba (ankle) band. Featuring a Bundiyarra - Irra  Wangga Aboriginal guest presenter.
 
Biji-biji
Dates:                   30 January
Time:                     10am – 11am
Cost:                      $5
Age:                        7+
Bookings:            Required on 9921 5080, places are limited
 
Learn the story of Biji-biji and you may even get play part too!! Make your own little biji-biji (caterpillar) or bidi bidi (butterfly). Great fun for all the family.  Featuring a Bundiyarra - Irra Wangga Aboriginal guest presenter.
 
Trails
Dates:                  19 December – 4 April
Times:                  9:30am – 4pm
Cost:                      $3
Age:                      Various
Bookings:            Not required
 
Three trails for you to experience the rich vibrancy of Yamaji culture in the Mid West.

Venue:  WA Museum – Geraldton
1 Museum Place
Batavia Coast Marine
 
Further information: Call 9921 5080 or visit museum.wa.gov.au/whats-on/school-holidays/Geraldton                
 
Bookings: Required for some activities on 9921 5080
 
Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Discounts are available for families or groups of 4 or more children.