LaPa
is a meeting place

La Perouse Museum is a meeting place for diverse stories across centuries of a changing culture and climate.
What to expect?
A permanent collection and annual program that tells a story of the past and future, platforming established and emerging artists, historians and curators. With a rich history tied to Indigenous heritage and colonial exploration, the La Perouse Museum brings together diverse stories that span centuries of culture, innovation, and resilience. A cornerstone of the historic Kamay Botany Bay headland, the Museum has become a vibrant space where past and present meet, and where community and history intertwine.
Celebrating First Nations culture, French exploration, technological innovation, and multicultural histories, we consider the headland to be a living museum; a place of enduring significance and natural beauty.
It teaches us, it inspires us, and it challenges us.
Our Values
Truth Telling
We are honest about our past, and value transparency when confronting uncomfortable histories.
Care
We embrace the intersectionality of our audience.
Equality
We promote diversity and inclusion and use models of equity in our planning.
Curiosity
We are open to new ideas and different ways of learning.
Culturally Responsive
We are committed to leadership, governance, and practices that reflect the diverse cultural backgrounds of our community.
First Nations Commitment
We work closely with the La Perouse Aboriginal Community to deliver community-led history initiatives.
Learn more
Future Dreaming
Building the future of place and envisioning a renewed focus for the headland as a First Nations Cultural Precinct.
Learn moreWhat’s on
At Lapa & beyond
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Exhibition
Speculative Telegraphics
13th February 2026 - 17th May 2026
Level 1 Gallery
Free Entry -
Exhibition
Transmission Point
28th March 2026 - 24th May 2026
Community Galleries
Free Entry -
Exhibition
Moments of the Bay
28th March 2026 - 24th May 2026
Level 1 Gallery
Free Entry -
Program
Blak Markets
29th March 2026 from 10:00AM - 3:00PM
La Perouse Headland, front of Museum
Free