If you’re looking for a rainy-day escape, or simply something a bit different from the usual park visit, Whiteman Park’s three museums are genuinely worth a whole day. Packed with interactive displays, hands-on experiences, and enough fascinating history to keep curious kids (and grown-ups) engaged for hours, they’re some of Perth’s most underrated family destinations.
The best part? You can visit all three in a single outing.
What’s at Whiteman Park’s Museums?
Whiteman Park is home to three distinct museums, each with its own flavour and focus:
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Motor Museum of WA — Western Australia’s premier motoring museum
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Revolutions Transport Museum — an interactive land transport and heritage collection
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Tractor Museum of WA — a love letter to WA’s agricultural past
All three are located within the park and are easy to reach on foot, or via the heritage tram.
Motor Museum of WA
Car lovers of all ages will find something to gawp at here. The Motor Museum of WA spans a massive 4,000 square metres across two halls, with more than 200 vehicles on display, including 140 cars and 70 motorcycles. The museum’s biggest showstopper? Daniel Ricciardo’s 2014 Red Bull RB10 Formula One car, which won three Grand Prix and is now pride of place in Ricciardo Hall.
There’s also the largest collection of die-cast scale models on general display in the Southern Hemisphere, over 15,000 of them, which is quite something to see up close. Older kids and adults will want to spend time in Brockwell Hall too, where early vehicles dating back to an 1889 Star sit alongside vintage and historic cars up to the 1970s.
For kids
The museum has brilliant activities to keep younger visitors engaged. Pick up an Eye Spy booklet or follow the Garage Door trail. Both are designed to get kids actively exploring the museum, and there’s a prize on offer when they complete it.
On select days, volunteer guides run 11am and 2pm tours, free with entry and well worth joining. A cut-away engine, interactive seating opportunities, and the chance to watch a 1929 Buick be started by a volunteer are all reliable crowd-pleasers.
On your way out, make sure the kids check out the Free Miniature Car Library near the front counter. Inspired by the Hot Wheels exchange movement, it works on a simple swap system: pick a toy car to take home and leave one behind for the next visitor. No car to bring? That’s fine too. The museum also accepts donations of diecast or model cars in good condition if you’d like to contribute.
Pricing and hours
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Infant/Child (0–6 years) | Free |
| School-aged child (7–16 years) | $8.00 |
| Adult (17–64 years) | $17.50 |
| Senior (65+) | $13.50 |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | $40.00 |
| Companion Card holder | $10.00 (carer free) |
RAC cardholders receive a discount. Show your card at the door.
Open daily 10am – 4pm (closed Christmas Day).
www.whitemanpark.com.au/things-to-do/museums/motor-museum
Read our full Motor Museum of WA guide before you visit.
Revolutions Transport Museum
If the Motor Museum is all gloss and horsepower, Revolutions is something more personal and story-driven. This is the state’s only land transport museum, and it houses the Whiteman Collection, a vast and eclectic array of objects collected by Lew Whiteman, the man after whom the park is named.
The museum tells the story of how transport shaped Western Australia’s economic, social, and cultural development, and it does so with a lot of heart.
What to see
Interactive exhibits are the real draw here. Kids can climb aboard a horse-drawn buggy, sit in the driver’s seat of an EJ Holden, and step into a ZA Rail Car for a glimpse of how people travelled in bygone eras.
Current exhibitions include:
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Gold Fever — exploring WA’s gold rush history
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Hold Your Horses — the history of the Dude Ranch
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Into the Deep Blue — a maritime technology exhibit
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Singing the Train — a captivating Nyamal people’s journey through the Pilbara by rail, told through the voice of the Spinifex Express. This one is genuinely not to be missed.
There are also colour-in sheets and reading nooks scattered through the museum, great for little ones who need a quiet moment in between exploring.
Low Sensory Hours — August 2026
For families with children who are sensitive to noise and light, Revolutions is offering a dedicated Quiet Hour on:
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Wednesday 12 August, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
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Wednesday 27 August, 2:30pm – 3:30pm
During these sessions, sound and lighting are reduced to create a calmer, more comfortable environment for children who find busy or stimulating spaces tricky.
Pricing and hours
Entry is by donation (cash or card). A gold coin goes a long way here.
Open daily 10am – 4pm (closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
www.whitemanpark.com.au/things-to-do/museums/revolutions-museum
Read our full Revolutions Transport Museum guide for more.
Tractor Museum of WA
Don’t overlook the Tractor Museum of WA. It’s a smaller, quieter experience than the other two museums, but the collection is impressive — almost 80 vintage tractors, plus stationary engines, trucks, farm equipment, and old photographs that bring WA’s rural history to life.
Little ones can climb aboard two interactive tractors on display, always a highlight, while the heritage Bindi Cottage and a collection of model tractors add extra texture to the visit.
The museum’s exterior is also worth a look. A large, colourful mural by artist PJ Hannagan (aka The Mural Nomad) features Whiteman Park’s native fauna alongside scenes of farming life.
Don’t miss: The Tractor Parade
On the second Sunday of each month, the Tractor Museum’s volunteer team fires up a fleet of restored vintage tractors for a loop around the park, departing at 1:15pm. They chug their way up to Revolutions Museum and back via the Village Mall, and you will absolutely hear them coming.
The best viewing spots are near the Tractor Museum itself, at Village Junction Station, and along the car parks between the Visitor Information Centre and Whiteman Park Administration.
Tractor rides are available during the parade for $5 per family (maximum 8 people), with an adult required to supervise children. It’s a really lovely, old-fashioned experience that younger kids in particular go wild for.
Read our full guide to the Tractor Parade at Whiteman Park, including what to expect and the best spots to watch.
Pricing and hours
| Visitor | Price |
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| Adults | $5.00 |
| Children under 16 | Free |
Open Wednesday–Friday 10am – 3pm, weekends and public holidays 10am – 4pm (closed Christmas Day).
Planning Your Museum Day
Can you do all three in one visit?
Yes, and we’d encourage it. Budget around 1–2 hours for the Motor Museum, 45–60 minutes for Revolutions, and 30–45 minutes for the Tractor Museum. That’s a solid full day out, especially if you factor in lunch and a play stop.
Getting around the park
The museums are spread across the park but are very manageable on foot. The heritage electric tram and Bennett Brook Railway can also help you get between different parts of the park, and are attractions in their own right.
Food and coffee
The Village Café is adjacent to the Motor Museum, a handy spot for a coffee break mid-visit. Whiteman Park also has excellent BBQ and picnic facilities throughout the park if you’d prefer to pack your own lunch.
Prams and accessibility
All three museums are fully pram-accessible. The Motor Museum has a ramp inside Brockwell Hall and ACROD bays nearby. Revolutions is almost fully accessible, with the exception of some historic interactives. Companion card holders are welcome at all three venues, with carers entering the Motor Museum free of charge.
Practical Information
Whiteman Park is located at 233 Drumpellier Drive, Whiteman, approximately 25 minutes north-east of Perth CBD. Entry into the park itself is free.
Park hours: 8:30am – 6:00pm
All three museums are open daily from 10am, with slight variations in closing times (see individual museum listings above).
https://www.whitemanpark.com.au/things-to-do/museums
Whiteman Park’s museums are the kind of place that surprises you. Even if you’ve been before, there always seems to be something new to discover. Whether your family is obsessed with racing cars, old farm machinery, or just loves climbing on things, this one delivers.
