- WA Museum Boola Bardip will host Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperorfrom 28 June 2025 until 22 February 2026
- This significant exhibition is expected to draw visitors from interstate and overseas, as well as tens of thousands of Western Australians
- It will feature more than 225 exceptional Chinese artefacts, including the warriors, as well as brand new digital immersive experiences
- Demonstrates the Cook Government's commitment to diversifying our economy by bringing major events to WA
The WA Museum Boola Bardip will welcome the world-famous Terracotta Warriors in an Australian exclusive this June.
The exhibition, Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor, will be the most significant museum exhibition Western Australia has ever seen.
Incorporating more than 225 exceptional Chinese artefacts, including the warriors, the exhibition is being designed and created by WA Museum Boola Bardip in collaboration with Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre and the Emperor Qin Shi Huang Mausoleum Museum.
Most of the objects have never been seen in Australia before, nearly half have never left China, and some of the more recently excavated pieces have never been on public display.
The figures, dating from approximately the late 200s BC, will be accompanied by stunning, immersive multimedia experiences.
Visitors will be transported through this remarkable chapter in human history, when China was unified under Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
The eight-month exhibition will be complemented by a dynamic program of events, including large-scale external projections, behind-the-scenes tours, talks, and interactive experiences designed to engage all audiences.
Tickets for WA Museum Members go on sale at 11.30am Tuesday, 29 April and will be available for the public from 11.30am Thursday, 1 May.
Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperorruns from 28 June 2025 until 22 February 2026 at WA Museum Boola Bardip. For more information, visit: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"My government is committed to diversifying our economy by supporting our creative industries and attracting more big events to WA.
"Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor will be a major tourism drawcard for Western Australia and is set to attract visitors from around Australia and internationally.
"Since their accidental discovery by a farmer in 1974, the Terracotta Warriors have continued to captivate the world.
"This unique exhibition will share a 2,000-year-old story through a combination of priceless ancient Chinese artefacts, and state-of-the-art Australian digital technology."
As stated by Creative Industries Minister Simone McGurk:
"This is a unique opportunity to see the remarkable centuries old Terracotta Warriors right here in Western Australia.
"Most of the objects have never been seen in Australia before, nearly half have never left China, and some of the more recently excavated pieces will make their worldwide debut at this exhibition.
"The impressive collection of priceless artefacts, together with the warriors and the brand new immersive digital experiences will thrill audiences of all ages."
