The world-exclusive Terracotta Warriors have taken Perth by storm, attracting over 200,000 visitors to WA Museum Boola Bardip, eager to witness this extraordinary display, and commanding plenty of conversation. Talk to anyone who’s been to see them, and they’ll tell you it was one of the best exhibitions they’ve ever visited at the WA Museum. The history; the presence; the technology and interactivity; it all combines to make an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you haven’t yet visited the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition, here’s your added incentive. Purchase your tickets online to see the Terracotta Warriors and you’ll go in the running to win a trip for two to Xi’an, China, where the warriors were first unearthed. More on that below. But first, let us tell you a bit about the Terracotta Warriors and the exhibition.
World-famous warriors unearthed
The life-sized figures, dating from approximately the late 200s BCE, were crafted for China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang, to guard his tomb and protect him in the afterlife. Each warrior is distinct, modelled with its own features, uniform, and expression, forming part of an army that originally numbered in the thousands.
They were discovered in 1974, when farmers digging a well near Xi’an uncovered fragments that would lead to the excavation of a sprawling underground world. The find reshaped global understanding of ancient China and remains one of the most important archaeological revelations of the twentieth century.
Terracotta Warriors exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip
Life-sized, stoic, and intricate — the Terracotta Warriors have called Boola Bardip home since late June.
Touted as the most significant museum exhibition ever staged in Western Australia, the display includes more than 225 ancient artefacts. Among them are eight of the world-famous Terracotta Warriors from the mausoleum of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shihuang, each carrying thousands of years of history.
Running until February 22nd, 2026, Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor offers fresh insights into the life, legacy, and afterlife of the First Emperor. With immersive, cutting-edge technology and artefacts never seen outside China, this exhibition brings the legacy of an ancient civilisation to life right here in Perth.
Your chance to win a trip to Xi’an
For those planning a visit, the Museum has added a compelling incentive. By purchasing your exhibition ticket online and agreeing to become a WA Museum subscriber, you’ll automatically enter the draw to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Xi’an.
The prize includes return flights to China, five nights in a five-star hotel in the heart of the city, airport transfers, a guided city tour, and a visit to the Terracotta Warrior Mausoleum.
How to get your tickets
Standard tickets are $30.00 for exhibition entry ($25.00 concession and $15.00 for juniors aged five to 15).
The smart move is to go before they’re gone forever — this is the kind of cultural moment that doesn’t come around all that often. Book here.
