About Bilya Koort Boodja
Bilya Koort Boodja is a cultural centre and museum on the Avon River foreshore in Northam, Western Australia, about 97 kilometres east of Perth. Opened in 2016, it serves as the Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge for the Ballardong Noongar people. The centre features interactive exhibitions on Noongar language, history, environment and contemporary culture, housed in a modern building designed to reflect connection to Country and the Bilya (river).
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern, single-storey cultural centre on the banks of the Avon River with interactive indoor exhibitions, digital displays, artefacts, artworks and storytelling spaces focused on Ballardong Noongar culture and the natural environment. The centre includes exhibition galleries, a gift shop with Aboriginal art and crafts, and outdoor river foreshore areas. Guided tours and educational programs are available, and visitors can explore at their own pace through themed zones covering language, Country, history and contemporary life.
Key highlights
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Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge dedicated to Ballardong Noongar people
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Interactive exhibitions on Noongar language, history, six seasons and connection to Country
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Location on the Avon River (Bilya) foreshore in central Northam
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Contemporary architecture designed to reflect landscape and river