What to do in Perth when it rains
Don't let the rain stop you in Perth — the museums, galleries and indoor markets are the dry, unhurried heart of the city on a wet day.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- WA Museum Boola Bardip Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Scitech City West Centre Corner Railway Street &, Sutherland St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Museum of Perth 410 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- The Nostalgia Box Museum 69 Plaistowe Mews, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- Old Central Fire Station & Heritage Centre 25 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- The Art Gallery of Western Australia | AGWA Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop 68 Fraser Ave, Kings Park WA 6005, Australia
- PICA — Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts Cultural Centre, 51 James St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Gallery 360 176 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA 6007, Australia
- Holmes a Court Gallery 10 Douglas St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- Creative Native 158 Murray Street Mall, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Blue Boat House 1 Kings Park Ave, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
- Perth Town Hall 601 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Government House, Western Australia 13 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- St George's College 44 Mounts Bay Rd, Crawley WA 6009, Australia
- State Buildings St Georges Terrace & Barrack St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- The General Post Office 3 Forrest Pl, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- IGA Northbridge 150 Newcastle St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- The Good Grocer Leederville IGA 313 Vincent St, Leederville WA 6007, Australia
- Golden Choice Perth Fresh Market 177-179 Brisbane St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- IGA Local Grocer East Perth 81 Royal St, East Perth WA 6004, Australia
- Preston Street IGA Como Centre, 25 Preston St, Como WA 6152, Australia
- Kailis Bros Leederville 101 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007, Australia
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- McDonald's Northbridge 208 Beaufort St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
- Zamia Cafe 50 May Dr, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- Mount Street Breakfast Bar 42 Mount St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- McDonald's William Street Cnr Hay &, William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- 7 Grams Restaurant Perth 212 Lake St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- McDonald's North Perth 349 Charles St, North Perth WA 6006, Australia
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Watertown Brand Outlet Centre 840 Wellington St, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
- London Court 647 Hay St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Raine Square 300 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Brookfield Place 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Forrest Chase 200 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Victoria Park Central 366 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park WA 6100, Australia
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