Busselton Historical Society

The Busselton Museum is housed in the Old Butter Factory Precinct on the banks of the picturesque Vasse River. A replica of the old Busselton Jetty Rotunda enhances the vista and the exhibits demonstrate Busselton’s diverse agricultural, forestry and maritime history with special attention focused on the famous 1920s Group Settlement Scheme and the heritage listed Butter Factory.

The Museum opened in 1975 and is now run entirely by volunteers from the Busselton Historical Society. Tuesdays are set aside for this willing band of workers who maintain the artefacts, build new displays and continually strive to keep this collection relevant.

There is lots to see and visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy it in the grounds by the Vasse River under the shade of the old Tuart trees.

Site Attractions

• The Heritage listed Old Butter Factory building which has ten display rooms packed with photographs, equipment and memorabilia which trace the family, social, civic, commercial and maritime history of Busselton
• A fully restored and furnished Group Settlement House
• A fully restored and furnished 1920’s one-teacher school
• The “Jumna” Paddle Steamer built by Canon Davies
• One of the best displays of horse drawn vehicles and machinery in the state
• Timber industry engines and tractors
• General farming engines and memorabilia
• Restored butter making equipment including the restored Lancashire Boiler which powered the Butter Factory
• Friendly members of the Busselton Historical Society to assist with your visit