Cultural Precinct
Discover Busselton's Cultural Precinct where creativity lives!
Enjoy a visit to Busselton’s visual and performing arts creative hub housed in beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings dating back to 1860. Immerse yourself in history as you wander through the Old Courthouse buildings and surround yourself in art at the ArtGeo Gallery. 
The heritage-listed Courthouse complex is one of the oldest buildings in Busselton and played an important role in its settlement history. Wander through the Courtrooms, Magistrates Room, Bond Store and Police Station and learn about the buildings colourful history and notorious characters. Explore the cold, dark cells and imagine being locked up behind one of the heavy wooden doors. Heritage Tours run during school holidays, long weekends and special events, or make a group booking. You can get more information from the ArtGeo website.
Browse the Gift Shop in the old Courtroom where you'll discover a stunning range of high quality locally crafted art, jewellery, pottery, glasswork, cards, photography and woodwork. Enjoy a coffee and bite to eat from the Lockup Coffee House before visiting the artist in residence studios.
The ArtGeo Gallery plays host to an ever changing exhibition schedule of contemporary Australian artists and hosts the highly anticipated annual City of Busselton Art Award. The award attracts artists from across the State contending for an acquisitive first prize of $10,000 and a solo exhibition in Gallery.
Sit and reflect in Merenj Boodja Bush Food Garden cared for by the Undalup Association. There is information about the plants in the garden and how they were used by the Aboriginal people who have lived in the region for over 40,000 years.
The Settlement Art Project is ‘the spot’ for selfies, featuring six life-size bronze sculptures by well-known Western Australian artist Greg James. The statues reflect the Traditional Custodians, early European settlers and visitors, and acknowledges the timber industry.
You can find Busselton Art Society and Acting Up! Drama School housed in the old Police Cottages on Queen Street.
Watch a performance at the heritage-listed Weld Theatre, run by the vibrant Busselton Repertory Club since 1949. They perform several plays a year, including the ever-popular annual pantomime.
ArtGeo has several unique venues (Gallery, New Courtroom, Fodder Room, Bond Store, Courtyard and Merenj Boodja Garden) available for hire for functions, workshops, exhibitions, performances corporate or private functions. For more information visit the ArtGeo website.
The Courthouse and ArtGeo Gallery OPENING hours, FREE entry.
- 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
- 10am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday
Coming Soon
Saltwater Busselton
Opening 2024, Saltwater Busselton is a state-of-the-art performing arts and convention centre located in Busselton’s commercial, cultural and foreshore precinct, and only 9 kilometres from the Busselton Margaret River Airport. Designed with multi-functionality in mind Saltwater Busselton will attract world class entertainment and business events to Busselton, which is already the renowned Event Capital of WA.
Saltwater Busselton
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