The Collectors
25 JULY - 29 NOVEMBER 2026
Everyone knows a collector. Maybe it's the neighbour with a shed full of vintage tools, the aunt with a teacup for every occasion, or the mate whose entire personality is built around one very specific 1990s toy line. Collecting is one of those quietly universal human habits - and Bunbury, it turns out, does it brilliantly.
The Bunbury Museum invites you to meet them. The Collectors is a celebration of 15 local collectors and the passions they've spent years gathering, protecting, and cherishing. Alongside a selection of prized items from each collection, visitors will meet the collectors themselves through photo portraits and personal profiles. Discover the stories and the "it started with just one" moments behind every collection.
Expect the heartfelt, the classic, and the completely unexpected.
The Collectors runs from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 29 November 2026 at Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre.
Get ready to dive into the world of unique finds and classic collectables with the launch of The Collectors exhibition! Join us to celebrate on Saturday, 25 July at the Bunbury Museum. For more information, visit the event page.
Upcoming Exhibitions
WA Women’s Hall of Fame 2026
COMING IN 2027
The WA Women's Hall of Fame pays tribute to the inspiring women of WA - from female pioneers to community volunteers, business leaders to trailblazers - all of whom inspire and encourage future generations of West Australian women.
The Road to Rathmines
COMING IN 2027
An exhibition exploring the rich history and cultural heritage of the Rathmines area and Stirling Street precinct - an area of East Bunbury, close to the Leschenault Inlet. Building on the success of Stories of Carey Park (2025), our newest exhibition, dedicated to a Bunbury suburb, will delve into the social, architectural, and community aspects that have shaped Rathmines over time.
Permanent Exhibition
The Museum’s permanent exhibition tells the unique stories of the South West's regional centre and the colourful characters who helped to make Bunbury the vibrant port city that it is today. From the oldest continuous living culture of the Wardandi Noongar Aboriginal Australians, to the shipwrecks and struggles of early migrants, convicts and wartime stories, daily life and local industry - the people of the region have all contributed to this city’s rich history.