A rainy day in Perth with kids
This is a wet-weather day in Perth built from indoor stops. Two of them are free or low cost and sit in the Perth Cultural Centre, 0.2 to 0.3 km from the centre: WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Art Gallery of Western Australia. The other three are ticketed and further out, at 5.3 to 6.5 km: Cubetown in Rivervale, Adrenaline Vault in Belmont and Zone Bowling in Morley. They suit kids from about 3 up to teens.
Treat this as a menu to pick from, not a single route. Do the museum and gallery together in the city, then choose one of the outer venues for the afternoon or evening, as they are in different suburbs. All five list opening hours every day of the week. Check each listing for prices and session times.
Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.
The day at a glance
- Morning: WA Museum Boola Bardip
- Late morning: The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA
- Afternoon: Cubetown Perth
- Late afternoon: Adrenaline Vault Belmont
- Evening: Zone Bowling Morley
Morning
Start at WA Museum Boola Bardip
WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 3-12 · From $0 · 4.5 stars (5077 reviews)
The state museum in the Perth Cultural Centre has WA history and nature exhibitions and under-5s programs. It opens at 9:30am and closes at 5pm. Ages 15 and under are free, which keeps the first stop cheap. Listed ages are 3 to 12.
Tip: Adults pay $15 and concession is $10. Check the listing for under-5s program times.
Late morning
Visit the Art Gallery of WA
The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA, Perth · Museum · Ages 3-17 · Free · 4.4 stars (2842 reviews)
A free state art gallery next door in the Perth Cultural Centre, open 10am to 5pm daily. Gallery 09 has hands-on family exhibitions, so kids get to do something rather than just look. It suits ages 3 to 17 and is a low-energy break between louder stops.
Tip: Entry is free. Check the listing for what is on in Gallery 09.
Prices, hours and map for The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA
Afternoon
Take on Cubetown challenge rooms
Cubetown Perth, Rivervale · Arcade & Entertainment · Ages 6-17 · 4.9 stars (464 reviews)
An active challenge-room games venue in the iFLY building in Rivervale, 5.3 km from the centre. It is set up for teams of up to 6 and is recommended for ages 6 and over. It works well for a group of cousins or a family with older kids.
Tip: Recommended for ages 6+. Check the listing for prices and session times.
Late afternoon
Climb at Adrenaline Vault
Adrenaline Vault Belmont, Belmont · Climbing & Ninja Warrior · Ages 6-18 · From $18 · 4.8 stars (577 reviews)
An indoor rock climbing centre at 72 Robinson Avenue, Belmont, with top rope climbing for kids and a Youth Squad for ages 5 to 19. The family pass (2 adults, 2 children, including gear hire) is $100, and an extra child is $25. It is high energy and suits ages 6 and up.
Tip: Gear hire is included in the family pass.
Evening
Finish with bowling at Zone Morley
Zone Bowling Morley, Morley · Bowling & Arcade · Ages 3-17 · From $19 · 4.3 stars (1291 reviews)
A ten-pin bowling venue at 176 Walter Road West, Morley, with bumpers and ramps, an arcade and a cafe. The bumpers and ramps make it workable for kids as young as the listed age of 3. Bowling is from $19.90, and it is open until 9pm or 10pm.
Tip: Family Zone is one game for a family of 4 (max 2 adults) for $49.90, from 12 Oct to 8 Dec 2026.
Before you go
- All five listings show opening hours every day of the week, so this plan works any day.
- WA Museum Boola Bardip is free for ages 15 and under, and the Art Gallery of Western Australia is free.
- Adrenaline Vault family pass (2 adults, 2 children) is $100 including gear hire.
- Cubetown is recommended for ages 6 and over, for teams of up to 6.
- Zone Bowling Morley has bumpers and ramps for little bowlers.
Questions parents ask
What can kids do in Perth when it rains?
Spend the morning at WA Museum Boola Bardip and the Art Gallery of Western Australia in the Perth Cultural Centre, then pick an active indoor venue: Cubetown in Rivervale, Adrenaline Vault climbing in Belmont, or Zone Bowling in Morley. All are indoors.
Are there free indoor activities for kids in Perth?
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is free, with hands-on family exhibitions in Gallery 09. WA Museum Boola Bardip is free for ages 15 and under, though adults pay $15. Both sit in the Perth Cultural Centre.
Is there a rainy day activity in Perth for kids who need to burn energy?
Adrenaline Vault in Belmont is an indoor climbing centre with top rope for kids, and Cubetown in Rivervale has active challenge rooms for ages 6 and over. Zone Bowling in Morley has bowling and an arcade, with bumpers and ramps for smaller kids.
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