South West Gemstone Museum
Located approximately 10 minutes out of the city you will find the South West Gem Stone Museum. The museum offers :
- Gemstones and minerals source from world wide
- Cut stones
- Opals
- Small collection of butterflies
- Insects and seashells
- Fossils
- Petrified wood
Open 10.00am to 6.00pm everyday except Thursday.
Dardanup Heritage Park
Located in Dardanup approximately 15 minutes out of the city the Park is one of Australia’s finest collections of heritage items from our pioneering past.
Large display of rare and unique tractors and dozers, extensive display of military equipment, wagons and buggies, steam powered engines, working displays with the steam sawmill operating the first Sunday of every month. Access facilities for disabled, tearoom seating 120, craft shop and plenty of parking.
Open Wednesdays and Sundays 9.30am - 4.00pm – or by appointment for group reservations
King Cottage Museum (1880)
For all the local history visit King Cottage which is located 5 minutes from the City Centre .
Inside you will see costumes and linen, photography equipment and photos, documents and books. Outside see vehicles, machinery and tools, laundry equipment and maritime items.
The most recent display is of Military uniforms and memorabilia dating back to the 1800's.
Open between 2pm – 4 pm daily.
Entry Fees apply
Within the Bunbury Visitor Centre you will find a "window" into the South West's unique past when you visit the Working Life Heritage Trail Museum. See the innovative new display then follow the Trail through some of the region's most picturesque locations in the theatrette.
Entry is Free. Entry times are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Saturdays 9.30am-4.30pm and Sundays and Public Holidays 10am-2pm.
Old Bunbury Jetty Museum
The Old Bunbury Jetty Preservation Society Museum is located in the Old Court House on the corner of Stephen and Wittenoom Streets Bunbury. Open on Mondays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm, this small museum has artifacts and images showing the region's maritime history.
