Making art accessible for everyone
We welcome everyone to BRAG and are committed to ensuring art is accessible to all. To find out more about how the Gallery can support your access requirements or to provide suggestions on how we can continue to improve our offering, please contact us at artgallery@bunbury.wa.gov.au
GETTING HERE
Visitors have several parking options within walking distance of the gallery, including free (time-restricted) on-street parking, Wittenoom Street car park (first 3 hours free), and the Wellington Street car park (paid all day). Accessible ACROD parking is available in the Wellington Street (lower) car park, and the gallery is fully accessible from these car bays. There is also ACROD parking in the Wittenoom Street car park (across the road from the gallery). For more information, visit Smart Parking in Bunbury.
A public transport bus stop is located at the front of the gallery on Wittenoom Street (Stop No: 71919) on the TransBunbury Bus Route 832. For more information, visit the TransRegional website.
GETTING AROUND
BRAG is mostly accessible for mobility aids (wheelchairs, walking frames and scooters), prams, and assistance and guide dogs. The gallery has a fully accessible ground-level entrance, including the information desk, shop, and two gallery spaces; and one upper floor featuring four gallery spaces.
Spanning over two levels, the upper floor is accessible via two staircases and one large lift. The lift is located across the courtyard or via the Lower Gallery and provides access to the first-floor galleries through the Chapel Gallery.
Some parts of the gallery are not fully accessible with mobility aids due to being housed in a heritage-listed building. The Ron Middleton Gallery does have a step into the space; however the gallery staff can assemble a temporary ramp to provide access upon request.
Most of the gallery spaces feature low to medium lighting levels, though some areas may use bright or strobe lighting for the exhibition - please refer to the Sensory and Access Map for details. Low-level seating and chairs are available throughout the galleries for rest and comfort. See our friendly gallery staff at reception if you need any assistance.
TOILETS
All toilets are located off the ground-floor courtyard, including an accessible toilet and change room. Bathrooms feature grab rails and are unlocked during gallery opening hours.
SENSORY + ACCESS MAP
The Bunbury Regional Art Gallery’s Sensory and Access Map is designed to help you identify sensory-friendly spaces and navigate your way around the gallery. Use this as a guide to find quieter and less crowded spaces, seating areas within the gallery, and spaces with tactile engagement and activities.
A sensory map shows you which areas of the gallery are likely to be quieter, calmer, or less crowded. It can also highlight areas that may feel overstimulating, such as rooms with bright lights, sound, video, or tight spaces. Low-level seating and chairs are available throughout the galleries for rest and comfort. Having this information before you visit helps you decide when to go, how long to stay, and which parts of the gallery to explore.
The gallery has formal exhibition lighting, which can range from bright, medium, low and directional light. Some exhibitions may use darkened rooms, spotlights, or reflective surfaces. This can create strong contrasts between light and shadow. If bright lights or dark spaces are challenging for you, a sensory map can show which rooms are likely to be darker or more visually intense so you can prepare accordingly.
Noise levels change as you move through the gallery. The entrance, shop, and areas near tours or events are usually louder. Quiet galleries may have only the sound of footsteps and low conversation. Some exhibitions may include sound, video with audio, or interactive elements that make noise. If you are sensitive to sound, you may want to bring headphones, borrow a Sensory Backpack with ear defenders, or plan to visit quieter rooms first.
BRAG presents a varied program of exhibitions from regional, state, and national sources. Each exhibition can feel different in terms of size, density and lighting. When planning your visit, check which exhibitions are on and consider how they might affect your sensory experience.
SENSORY BACKPACKS
Sensory backpacks are available to support gallery visits; whether a visitor needs additional comfort, regulation, or quiet. Each backpack contains a selection of items used as sensory tools to assist with self-regulation, tactile input, attention focusing, and body awareness support. BRAG's backpacks include:
- Visual supports, stories and sensory maps - be in control of your visit by making a visual plan of your time at the gallery.
- Sand timer - give a visual aid to help visitors manage time.
- Ear defenders - provide a way to tune out unwanted sounds.
- Fidget toys - engage tactile, visual and auditory senses.
- Magnifying glass - engage with objects and galleries in a different way.
- Binoculars - focus on further away exhibits.
- Torch - light up darker spaces in galleries.
Available for all ages, sensory backpacks are free to borrow during a visit to BRAG. Enquire about borrowing a sensory backpack at the front counter located to the right as you enter through the gallery's main doors.
CÉRGE DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY PLATFORM
You can now explore the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery before your visit with our new digital accessibility tools, including virtual tours, sensory guides, audio guides, and communication supports.
Art should be for everyone - know what to expect before you walk through the door. Explore BRAG and other City of Bunbury facilities on the Cérge Digital Accessibility Platform:
Please note: Gallery spaces will change slightly depending on the exhibitions on display. Images and descriptions featured on the Cérge Digital Accessibility Platform were captured during the 2026 South West Biennial exhibition, and artworks may be different during your visit.
CONTACT
If you have any questions or specific requirements, please contact our reception team before your visit.