Greenbushes Discovery Centre

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Greenbushes Discovery Centre Step inside to discover forrests and timber. Go deep into our replica underground mine. Learn about the fascinating heritage of the area. Phone (08) 9764 3883.

It's all here inside the big green building on Blackwood Road. Open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10am-2pm each week and by special arrangement for tour groups. We provide a comfortable and relaxing venue for tour groups to stop and allow travellers to stretch their legs. The Discovery Centre is located at 38 Blackwood Road in Greenbushes, opposite the Heritage Park. Volunteers from the local community, who have an enormous amount of history to share, operate the Centre.

On this day 100 years ago, the news included a car accident near Greenbushes: "Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts and their daughte...
06/10/2026

On this day 100 years ago, the news included a car accident near Greenbushes:

"Mr. and Mrs. J. Roberts and their daughter, of Manjimup, were motoring to Perth on Monday afternoon, and when going down Padbury's Hill near Greenbushes, the car, a Baby Austin, somersaulted over the side of the road. Mrs. Roberts was seriously injured about the head and face. The little girl Is suffering from concussion, while Mr. Roberts was in jured in the shoulder and hand."

The Baby Austin was better known as an Austin 7.

Joseph and Violet Roberts were well known in Manjimup and Violet died in 1938 after a period of ill health.

Mining MondayPerhaps someone recognises this handsome young non hi-vis wearing worker?
05/10/2026

Mining Monday

Perhaps someone recognises this handsome young non hi-vis wearing worker?

We're starting a new series! One of our popular things to do in town is to walk the Heritage Amble. This is in brochure ...
04/10/2026

We're starting a new series!

One of our popular things to do in town is to walk the Heritage Amble. This is in brochure form or on our website.

If you haven't been to town, there are small purple plaques around the town showing the stories of that site or building. We know we have followers from all over Australia and overseas or who can't travel to see these for themselves. So here's the first!

Yes it's us. The Greenbushes Discovery Centre. The building was built in 1901 and was a big shop in it's day. It has been Cargeegs, Lindsays and then was the office for Greenbushes Tin N.L.

It is now the Greenbushes Discovery Centre, and you can visit it 3 days a week.

Sadly there is very little information on the State Heritage inventory site.

https://inherit.dplh.wa.gov.au/Public/Inventory/Details/fe898d29-4c44-4f3e-922c-3606770a18da

Never short of good food here in town.
03/10/2026

Never short of good food here in town.

Bush fires are something most people in WA have knowledge of. We don't get through a summer without one somewhere. This ...
02/10/2026

Bush fires are something most people in WA have knowledge of. We don't get through a summer without one somewhere.

This photo is the Yarloop Hospital after the 2016 fire. In 1961 the town of Dwellingup was severely damaged with the loss of the hospital and other major infrastructure.

This morning the opening of the WA Bushfire Museum is happening at Yornup. Please follow their page and go visit it when you're in the area.

We will be playing a DVD of the Dwellingup Fires in the Centre today.

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Currently we have a lot of scaffolding on the verandah while works continue to repair damage from the beginning of the y...
02/10/2026

Currently we have a lot of scaffolding on the verandah while works continue to repair damage from the beginning of the year.

We acknowledge the work and support of Talison Lithium who own the building with this work.

Due to the nature of work happening today, we can't be open.

We hope you take advantage of a walk around the Heritage Amble, have a picnic in Thomsons Park, see the mine lookout and enjoy the town. Lots of information on our website

www.greenbushes.net.au

Now maybe making a Loch Ness Monster out of vegetables is your creative level - But if you really want something excitin...
01/10/2026

Now maybe making a Loch Ness Monster out of vegetables is your creative level -

But if you really want something exciting to do with the kids today - Come to Greenbushes! The Greenbushes Community Garden has your school holidays sorted.

Today and again next Thursday come on in and enjoy the garden. Amazing what children learn when they're not at school.

Details here:

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School Holidays!And the age old question of "what do we do with the kids?" That is often followed with and what won't co...
29/09/2026

School Holidays!

And the age old question of "what do we do with the kids?" That is often followed with and what won't cost us an arm and a leg?

Simple! Come to Greenbushes. Walk up the hill to the mine lookout, go out and see the pool. Pack a picnic, or if you're the impromptu type grab some take away from the Greenbushes Roadhouse - one chip officianado rated their chips as 11/10.

If you enjoy a good walk, try one of the beautiful walk trails.

Of course, come in and see the Centre. Open 10-2 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and only $5 for adults and $2 for children. Ask one of our friendly volunteers for a quiz sheet to keep the littlie's minds going through the holidays too. They will get a prize.

Mining MondayAnd who doesn't love a pour? Fire Assayers with their full kit and those who work in this environment deser...
28/09/2026

Mining Monday

And who doesn't love a pour? Fire Assayers with their full kit and those who work in this environment deserve a medal from those who struggle to take scones out of a domestic oven.

If you haven't been into the Centre, then please come and check out the amazing tin candles and bars we have on display that are the result of these pours.

Ausimm Southwest WA Branch

Lights?No not this kind of light though it is rather pretty isn't it? No it's time for to shine for one last night. Th...
27/09/2026

Lights?
No not this kind of light though it is rather pretty isn't it?

No it's time for to shine for one last night. This event is absolutely amazing and if you've missed it so far this long weekend, don't miss it tonight.

The team at Linga Longa Bike Park are to be congratulated for the huge amount of work that goes into this installation. Think Kings Park, or any other great venue that has a light installation, and we have it right here.

Don't miss out.

Address

38 Blackwood Road
Greenbushes, WA
6254

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

08 97643883

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