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South West

The Hidden Secrets of WA’s Holiday Hotspot

 

There’s another layer to a lot of your favourite southern sights. Did you know that the Busselton Jetty once had a diving board? Bunbury a drive-in cinema? Or that, in 1982, Denmark was the host of an International Clown Convention? No joke.

 

There’s even a real message in a bottle to uncover, written by two young men in 1924 and hidden in the wall of a Margaret River home for over 90 years. You can read the full missive at the Margaret River Historical Society.

 

These stories are just the beginning.

South West collections

A South West highlight - compelling insight into local history

Bridgetown Historical Society curates the museum within the original Bridgetown Police Station and Lockup 1880. The graffitied cell walls and the well-worn floorboards of this 1880 building speak of...

Find out about one of Australia's megapodes: the Malleefowl.

Learn about the endangered bird which builds large mounds to incubate its eggs. The Yongernow Australian Malleefowl Centre is dedicated to raising awareness of mallee bush and Malleefowl. The Centre...

Learn about the mallet bark industry and discover a locally made rotary lawnmower.

The Broomehill Museum is a nice stop off on the start of the Holland Track. The museum is in a building which was an Agricultural Hall, housed the Mechanics Institute, the Road Board and a...

Inside this comprehensive Museum you will find stories of tragedy, lucky escapes, success, hard work, bravery and resilience. In May 1830, the Brig “Emily Taylor” brought the Bussell, Molloy and...

The first museum in Darkan highlights the significant role of women in the development of agricultural communities.

Be captivated by the stories of women like Betty Brown, who made a considerable contribution to farming in the Shire of West Arthur. Betty’s family moved to the region in 1867 to establish a farm...

An old school building in the centre of Bunbury houses a fascinating overview of the history of this important regional centre. Stepping into this historic building from Arthur Street, you are...

Walking along the path towards the historic house, enjoy the lush gardens around you. As well as being beautiful, they illustrate why this location was an important place for both the Menang people...

Welcome to Historic Albany

Stories abound in this vast collection, and Patrick Taylor Cottage is the perfect setting to tell them. Built in 1832, it is the oldest dwelling in Western Australia, and is now cared for by the...

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Albany Historical Society

37 Duke Street, Albany, WA 6330

Albany History Collection Albany Public Library

221 York Street, Albany, WA 6330

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

81 Whaling Station Road, Torndirrup, WA 6330

Augusta Historical Museum

101 Blackwood Avenue, Augusta, WA 6290

Balingup Heritage Display

32 Bridgetown Road, Balingup, WA 6253

Belleview Shell Collection

10291 Bussell Highway, Witchcliffe, WA 6286

Betty Brown Historical Centre

27 Burrowes Street, Darkan, WA 6392

Boyup Brook Museum

25 Cailes Street (previously Jayes Rd), Boyup Brook, WA 6244

Boyup Brook Visitor Centre

84 Abel Street, Cnr Abel and Bridge Streets, Boyup Brook, WA 6244

Bridgetown Police Station Museum

148 Hampton St, Bridgetown, WA 6255

Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

1 Arthur Street, Bunbury, WA 6230

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery

64 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury, WA 6230

Busselton Cultural Precinct

Queen Street Cultural Precinct, Busselton, WA 6280

Busselton Jetty Museum

3L Queen Street, Busselton Foreshore, Busselton, WA 6280

Busselton Museum

Old Butter Factory Precinct, 76 Peel Terrace, Busselton, WA 6280

Busselton Public Libraries

7 Stanley Place, Busselton, WA 6280

City of Albany Art Collection

221 York Street, Albany, WA 6330

Coalfields Museum

161 Throssell Street, Collie, WA 6225

Collie Art Gallery

134 Throssell Street, Adjacent to the railway line near the AMPOL Service Station, Collie, WA 6225

Collie Visitor Centre

156 Throssell St, Collie, WA 6225

Cranbrook Library

140 Climie Street, Gilamii Centre, Cranbrook, WA 6321

Cranbrook Museum

Gathorne Street, Cranbrook, WA 6321

Dardanup Heritage Park

416 Moore Road, Dardanup, WA 6236

Denmark Historical Society

16 Mitchell Street, Denmark, WA 6333

Donnelly River Village Museum

The Old School, Cnr Andrew and Sears Road, Donnelly River, WA 6258

Donnybrook Museum

Emerald Street, Donnybrook, WA 6239

Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre

Marrinup Street, Dwellingup, WA 6213

Ellensbrook at Mokidup

Ellen Brook Road, Margaret River, WA 6285

Gnowangerup Heritage Group

9 Alymore Street, Gnowangerup, WA 6335

Greenbushes Discovery Centre

38 Blackwood Road, Greenbushes, WA 6254

Harvey Dickson Country Music Centre

286 Arthur Road, Boyup Brook, WA 6244

Holmes à Court Gallery at Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix, Cnr Tom Cullity Drive & Caves Road, Cowaramup, WA 6284

Jarrahdale Heritage Society

Old Post Office, 631 Jarrahdale Rd, Jarrahdale, WA 6124

Katanning Art Gallery

16 Austral Terrace, Katanning, WA 6317

Katanning Historical Society Museum

Corner of Arbour Street and Taylor Street, Katanning, WA 6317

Katanning Public Library

16 Austral Terrace, Katanning, WA 6317

King Cottage Museum Bunbury

77 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury, WA 6230

Kobeelya School Museum

1 Brownie Street, Katanning, WA 6317

Kojonup Historical Society

17 Spring Street, Kojonup, WA 6395

Mandurah Historical Society

Corner of Third Av and Jack Ireland Park Rd, Mandurah, WA 6210

Mandurah Museum

3 Pinjarra Rd, Mandurah, WA 6210

Manjimup Historical Society

151 Giblett Street, Manjimup, WA 6258

Margaret River Historical Society

The Old Settlement, 69 Bussell Highway, Margaret River, WA 6285

Margaret River Library

16 Fearn Avenue, Margaret River, WA 6285

Mt Barker Police and Folk Museum

31748 Albany Highway, Mount Barker, WA 6324

Murray Districts Historical Society

Henry St, Pinjarra, WA 6208

Museum of the Great Southern

Residency Road, Albany, WA 6330

Nannup Historical Society

Cnr Brockman Street and Warren Road, Nannup, WA 6275

National Anzac Centre

67 Forts Road, Albany, WA 6331

Northcliffe Pioneer Museum

Wheatly Coast Road, Opposite the Post Office, Northcliffe, WA 6262

Northcliffe Visitors Centre

Muirillup Road, Northcliffe, WA 6262

Ongerup & Needilup District Museum

Elderidge Street, Ongerup, WA 6336

Pemberton Pioneer Museum

29 Brockman Street, Pemberton, WA 6260

Power Up Electricity Museum Manjimup Heritage Park

151 Giblett Street, Manjimup, WA 6258

Princess Royal Fortress

Forts Road, Mount Clarence, Albany, WA 6330

Recollections of War

South Coast Highway, Youngs Siding, WA 6330

Roelands Village

575 Seven Hills Road, Roelands, WA 6226

Ron Maidment Archives Shire of Capel

Forest Road, Capel, WA 6271

Shire of Plantagenet Art Collection

22-24 Lowood Road, Mount Barker, WA 6324

South West Rail and Heritage Centre Boyanup

Turner Street, Boyanup, WA 6237

Strawberry Hill at Barmup

174 Middleton Road, Albany, WA 6330

The Broomehill Museum

1 Journal Street, Broomehill, WA 6318

The Corner Shop Museum Inc.

58 Norrish Street, Old Station Master's House, Tambellup, WA 6320

The Kodja Place

143 Albany Hwy, Kojonup, WA 6395

Timber Museum Manjimup Heritage Park

151 Giblett Street, Manjimup, WA 6258

Waroona Museum

Cnr Millar Street and South West Highway, Waroona, WA 6215

Wellstead Museum

440 Wellstead Road, Bremer Bay, WA 6338

Wesley Wedding Gown Collection

12 Duke Street, Albany, WA 6330

Yongernow Australian Malleefowl Centre

Lot 260 Jaekel Street, Ongerup, WA 6336

South West collection highlights

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Augusta Historical Museum
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Albany's Historic Whaling Station
In a Bohemian Atmosphere
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Shire of Plantagenet Art Collection
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Wesley Wedding Gown Collection
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Denmark Historical Society
Keeping the light in rough seas
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Kojonup Historical Society
The wheels on the bus go...
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The Kodja Place
Relic of an early woman entrepreneur
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Mandurah Museum
Bush Sunset
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Katanning Art Gallery
Untitled Landscape
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Shire of Plantagenet Art Collection
Uranium glass
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The Corner Shop Museum Inc.
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Museum of the Great Southern

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