when: 31 October 2025 - 22 February 2026 | | cost: Free | website: https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/lanterns-terracotta-warriors
published: 22 Oct 2025, 5 min read
Step into the glow of history as the awe-inspiring Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors light up the heart of Perth! In celebration of the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, these larger-than-life silk lanterns bring the legend of Emperor Qin Shi Huang to light.
Originally unveiled in Beijing in 2008, these vibrant lanterns have captivated audiences around the world. The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors is a stunning combination of Chinese lantern-making craftsmanship and the iconic Terracotta Warriors. Eighty illuminated figures will glow in brilliant hues of red, yellow, blue, green, and white across the City of Perth.
Designed by the talented artists of the Chaoyang District Cultural Centre in Beijing, these luminous creations fuse ancient symbolism with contemporary artistry, offering a breathtaking prelude to the immersive journey that is the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition. Widely praised, this is a rare opportunity to experience the stunning majesty of the silk lanterns - right here in Western Australia!
| Launch | Forrest Place | Friday 31 October - Sunday 9 November | Free |
| Elizabeth Quay | Saturday 22 November - Wednesday 26 November | Free |
| Christmas Lights I WA Museum Boola Bardip | Saturday 29 November - Wednesday 31 December | Included with General Admission to WA Museum Boola Bardip |
| Closing Ceremony I WA Museum Boola Bardip | Tuesday 10 February - Sunday 22 February | Free |
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Step into the glow of history as the awe-inspiring Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors light up the heart of Perth! In celebration of the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition at WA Museum Boola Bardip, these larger-than-life silk lanterns bring the legend of Emperor Qin Shi Huang to light.
Originally unveiled in Beijing in 2008, these vibrant lanterns have captivated audiences around the world. The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors is a stunning combination of Chinese lantern-making craftsmanship and the iconic Terracotta Warriors. Eighty illuminated figures will glow in brilliant hues of red, yellow, blue, green, and white across the City of Perth.
Designed by the talented artists of the Chaoyang District Cultural Centre in Beijing, these luminous creations fuse ancient symbolism with contemporary artistry, offering a breathtaking prelude to the immersive journey that is the Terracotta Warriors: Legacy of the First Emperor exhibition. Widely praised, this is a rare opportunity to experience the stunning majesty of the silk lanterns - right here in Western Australia!
| Launch | Forrest Place | Friday 31 October - Sunday 9 November | Free |
| Elizabeth Quay | Saturday 22 November - Wednesday 26 November | Free |
| Christmas Lights I WA Museum Boola Bardip | Saturday 29 November - Wednesday 31 December | Included with General Admission to WA Museum Boola Bardip |
| Closing Ceremony I WA Museum Boola Bardip | Tuesday 10 February - Sunday 22 February | Free |
Go see The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors 2025.
The Lanterns of Terracotta Warriors 2025 is on 31 October 2025 - 22 February 2026. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Perth. Visit their website at https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/boolabardip/lanterns-terracotta-warriors.
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