Best Arts and Culture Places in Perth

"Children and families are very welcome to visit AGWA and explore the exhibitions and collections together. The art trails, children’s labels, family tours, artist-led workshops and community events support young visitors to engage deeply with works of art and share their unique perspectives."

"A mere hop across the Cultural Centre is PICA – the home of contemporary art in Perth. With a year-round program that covers a variety of disciplines, as well as contemporary dance, theatre and performance works, PICA produces, incubates and presents groundbreaking artwork. Upcoming works include Chalkroom by Laurie Anderson and Hsin-Chien Huang, an immersive virtual reality experience; and Thunderhead, a series of video installations and accompanying improvised scores by Sydney-based artist and musician Tina Havelock Stevens."

"PICA ( pee -kah) may look traditional – it's housed in an elegant 1896 red-brick former school – but inside it's one of Australia's principal platforms for contemporary art, including installations, performance,..."

"The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) is one of Australia's leading centers for the development and presentation of contemporary art."

"The Perth Cultural Centre is an area full of gardens and galleries in central Perth. Home to a number of cultural institutions like Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), the multi-level Art Gallery of Western Australia, and the Western Australia Museum. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to browse but donations are accepted."

"Once you’re fed, stroll up to the Perth Cultural Centre. The Western Australia Museum is not open until 2020 as they’re doing some major refurbishments, but the art gallery is free to enter and look around. The Cultural Centre is also a nice place to sit and watch the world go by!"

"The Perth Cultural Centre is made up of a number of organisations in buildings spread through a central precinct in the heart of Perth. These include the ..."

"Located on Bathers Beach, Kidogo Arthouse is located in a heritage listed 1884 building. Originally the Old Kerosene Store on Bathers Beach, it is now used for special events and art exhibitions. On the western side is a magical spot to sit and watch the sun go down with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean."

"Mudita Gallery is a new gallery and event space in Perth's vibrant and busy CBD. Easily accessible by public transport and within walking distance of most major attractions. The gallery specialises in contemporary modern art and provides exposure of the new and exciting work by local creatives."

"This heritage listed project space presents a highly curated program of exhibitions and events, ranging from intimate music performances, to object and lighting design group shows, to photographic work. Alexander Tandy and Emma Horvát’s February exhibition Thoughtful Cognition connects contemporary poetry and analogue film processes with a plein-air approach. 22-26 Pakenham Street, Fremantle"

"The southern edge of the Swan River in South Perth has magnificent views across the water to central Perth. After Kings Park it is probably the next most obvious location, and justifiably so. The whole shoreline can provide scenic viewpoints, but I've focussed on three of my favourites."

"The most popular of Fremantle's public sculptures is Greg James's statue of Bon Scott (1946–80), strutting on a Marshall amplifier in Fishing Boat Harbour. The AC/DC singer moved to Fremantle with his family in..."

"There are hundreds of doors in Fremantle that make for amazing doorway snaps. The School of Philosophy here at Fremantle’s University of Notre Dame is probably the best, but that’s a tough call. The deep blue-green colour and the heavy, bolted detail make it an eye-catching backdrop for any snap."

"The Perth Cultural Centre is an area full of gardens and galleries in central Perth. Home to a number of cultural institutions like Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), the multi-level Art Gallery of Western Australia, and the Western Australia Museum. The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free to browse but donations are accepted."

"Once you’re fed, stroll up to the Perth Cultural Centre. The Western Australia Museum is not open until 2020 as they’re doing some major refurbishments, but the art gallery is free to enter and look around. The Cultural Centre is also a nice place to sit and watch the world go by!"

"The Perth Cultural Centre is made up of a number of organisations in buildings spread through a central precinct in the heart of Perth. These include the ..."