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<p>Explore Bunbury's rich history, right in the heart of the CBD. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, and is wheelchair accessible. Bunbury Museum welcomes school and visitor groups of all ages.</p>

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<p>With a permanent display and everchanging exhibitions, the Museum tells the unique stories of Bunbury and the interesting characters who helped to shape the city.</p>

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<div class="wp-block-columns"><div class="wp-block-column"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/museum/visit/facilities-and-hours/"><img src="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0T9A3153-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="family of three walking through entry pillars to historic building" class="wp-image-8672"/></a></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Visiting the Museum</h2><p>Explore Bunbury's rich history, right in the heart of the CBD. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am-4pm, and is wheelchair accessible. Bunbury Museum welcomes school and visitor groups of all ages.</p><div class="wp-block-buttons"><div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="/museum/visit/facilities-and-hours/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></div></div></div><div class="wp-block-column"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/museum/whats-on/exhibitions/"><img src="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/272A0508-1024x683.jpg" alt="long lens view of interior historic building showing exhibits and two people " class="wp-image-8666"/></a></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Exhibitions</h2><p>With a permanent display and everchanging exhibitions, the Museum tells the unique stories of Bunbury and the interesting characters who helped to shape the city.</p><div class="wp-block-buttons"><div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="/museum/whats-on/exhibitions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stories of Carey Park exhibition</h2>


<p>From fibro houses and front-yard cricket to fierce football rivalries and tight-knit families, Carey Park holds a special place in Bunbury’s heart. Explore the exhibition celebrating the beloved suburb.</p>

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<p>The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre welcomes objects, photographs, and other donations with significance to the stories and history of Bunbury. </p>

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<div class="wp-block-columns"><div class="wp-block-column"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DSC08626-edited-2-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-19812"/></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stories of Carey Park exhibition</h2><p>From fibro houses and front-yard cricket to fierce football rivalries and tight-knit families, Carey Park holds a special place in Bunbury’s heart. Explore the exhibition celebrating the beloved suburb.</p><div class="wp-block-buttons"><div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/museum/whats-on/exhibitions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></div></div></div><div class="wp-block-column"><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://cdn.bunbury.wa.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0T9A2884-1024x683.jpg" alt="man hands holding engraved leather case" class="wp-image-8640"/></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Object Donations</h2><p>The Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre welcomes objects, photographs, and other donations with significance to the stories and history of Bunbury. </p><div class="wp-block-buttons"><div class="wp-block-button"><a class="wp-block-button__link wp-element-button" href="https://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/museum/get-involved/object-donations" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a></div></div></div></div>

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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stories of Carey Park exhibition</h2>



<p>From fibro houses and front-yard cricket to fierce football rivalries and tight-knit families, Carey Park holds a special place in Bunbury’s heart. Explore the exhibition celebrating the beloved suburb.</p>



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