Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor | Western Australian Museum [proxy]

Come face to face with one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures in this groundbreaking exhibition, only in Perth, Western Australia.

Dates

Saturday 28 June 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026

Sessions available daily from 9:30am, Museum closes at 5pm

Accessibility

Essential information

Tickets for this exhibition include a scheduled arrival time.

During peak periods—especially weekends and school holidays—high demand can lead to queuing and longer-than-expected wait times for exhibition entry, beyond your scheduled arrival time.

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School excursions

Facilitated and self-guided education experiences available

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Step into the extraordinary world of China’s first emperor Qin Shihuang, to explore his life, legacy, and afterlife.

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology and deepen your understanding of this remarkable chapter in human history, with more than 225 exceptional Chinese artefacts, including the warriors, appearing together globally for the first time.

Created by the WA Museum in collaboration with, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre and the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and including some recently excavated pieces, this is the boldest museum exhibition ever held in Western Australia.

Special exhibition events

Public Program

Watch the Terracotta Warriors light up the night at WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Daily | Sunset till late
5.30pm – 10.30pm
Night projections at Boola Bardip

Public Program

Experience the Terracotta Warriors like never before—after dark with dynamic talks and performances at our bar.

Fridays | 5.30pm - 9pm

Public Program

Come see the Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors illuminating the night at WA Museum Boola Bardip and in Perth.

Launches in Forrest Place on 31 October 2025. See location schedule below.

Public Program

Join us for some hands-on fun and games in the Ancient China Activity Zone!

Monday 5 January - Sunday 1 February | 9.30am - 5.00pm

Public Program

Steeped in tradition. Stirred by history. A relaxed series of chats over tea and coffee inspired by Terracotta Warriors.

Thursdays | 11am
24 July 2025 - 19 February 2026

Ticket includes entry to Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor at 9.30am

Public Program

Enjoy these tea-fuelled workshops that blend ancient Chinese traditions with hands-on creativity.

24 January | Watercolour Painting | 2pm – 5pm | $55

Public Program

Planning a visit to the Terracotta Warriors? Sundays are perfect for families — with mooncake making, clay play, dance and hands-on fun for every little warrior.

The last Sunday of the month from June 2025 until February 2026

12pm - 3pm

This exhibition is a collaboration between the People’s Republic of China Shaanxi Provincial Bureau of Cultural Heritage, the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre, the Emperor Qin Shihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum and the Western Australian Museum.