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Bunbury Visitor Information Centre and Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre Visual Story

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1. Arrival and Parking

This area features a historic brick building with steep gabled roofs and green timber trim. The structure is surrounded by red brick pathways that are flat but slightly uneven. The main entrance has a covered porch with timber posts and concrete bases. The building is adjacent to bitumen roads and parking areas, including accessible car parking spaces marked with blue paint and yellow striped zones. A small number of trees provide limited shade, and the area is open-air with street lighting and signage. Nearby cafés and retail shops contribute to local activity and pedestrian movement.

The space is used for visitor information and museum access, with signage indicating free entry. Activity levels may increase during weekends or events. The environment includes typical urban sounds such as traffic and pedestrian movement. The brick and timber surfaces may feel firm and textured underfoot. You may hear vehicle engines and street noise. The area has minimal natural shade, so sunlight exposure is likely. Nearby cafés may contribute to occasional food and coffee aromas.

A red brick building with green trim and a gabled roof is on the right. It has a chimney and several windows. Two white cars are parked in front. The road in the foreground has a pedestrian crossing with white markings. On the left, there are trees and a parking area with more cars. A tall streetlamp is near the building. The pavement is red brick, and the sky is overcast.
A brick building with a grey metal roof is on the right, featuring a small porch with lattice panels. A street sign indicates "Stephen St" and "Arthur St". On the left, a sign points to a museum, surrounded by trees and a bench. The pavement is red brick, and a white car is parked on the road to the right. The background includes more buildings and a street with a few cars.
A brick building with green trim and a gabled roof on the right. The entrance features double doors and a signboard with maps and brochures. An orange sign on the pavement reads "Free Entry" and "Open." A yellow flag with an information symbol is on the left, near a street sign for "Stephen St." The pavement is red brick, and there are trees and a parked car in the background.
A brick building with green wooden trim and a gabled roof. On the left, there's an entrance with a blue sign for the visitor centre and a map. An orange sign reads "Free Entry" and "Open". The right side shows a continuation of the building with a small porch and a door. The pavement is red brick, and a street with parked cars and a tree is visible in the background.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Vehicle engines nearby
  2. Pedestrian footsteps
  3. Street traffic noise
  4. Distant café chatter
  5. Occasional bird calls
Smell

Smells

  1. Coffee from nearby cafés
  2. Food aromas from shops
  3. Fresh outdoor air
  4. Wet concrete after rain
  5. Occasional vehicle exhaust
Touch

Feel

  1. Firm brick pathway
  2. Slightly uneven surface
  3. Cool shade under porch
  4. Open air with breeze
  5. Smooth bitumen road
Sight

Sight

  1. Red brick building and paths
  2. Green timber trim details
  3. Accessible car parking spaces
  4. Directional and information signage
  5. People walking along street

2. Entrance and Visitor Information Centre

The entrance to this visitor centre is through a small veranda with a steeped roof and green trim. The front door of the Museum is automatic and will open as you walk toward it. There is slight step at the threshold, mitigated by a rubber ramp. The exterior ground is paved with red bricks, while the interior features polished timber floorboards that may creak underfoot. Walls are painted white with timber skirting, and the ceiling is low with mid-level lighting. Directional signage and a low counter are present for wheelchair access. Brochure racks with glossy materials and retail items are displayed along the walls.

This space functions as an information and retail area, staffed to assist visitors with local directions and services. Activity levels may increase during peak visitor times. Sensory changes include a shift from outdoor café aromas to cooler, air-conditioned indoor air. Sounds include footsteps on timber floors and quiet conversation. The layout supports one-way traffic flow with a separate exit door. 

The amenities can be accessed from the front entrance by turning right and passing the reception desk on the right. Continue ahead to a white wooden door with a small sign indicating ‘Toilets’. The first door on the right leads to the ladies’ toilets. The next door on the right is an accessible bathroom, which includes a toilet with grab rails and a baby change table. At the end of the corridor on the right are the men’s toilets.

A brick building entrance with double doors open inward. The left wall has a map display stand with brochures and a small window above. The right wall features a security sign and a red drainpipe. Inside, a wooden floor leads to a display case and a sign. The walls are a mix of exposed brick and plaster. A security camera is mounted on the left wall.
A room with wooden flooring and a high ceiling. On the left, there's a wall-mounted clock and a display rack with brochures. A large photograph is mounted on the wall. In the centre, a blue sign reads "Paisley Centre" next to a windowed counter. On the right, a glass door leads outside, where a white car is visible. An illuminated exit sign is above the door.
A room with wooden flooring and a white ceiling. On the right, there is a wall with a large window opening into an information desk area, featuring brochures and pamphlets displayed on racks. The left side has a doorway marked "TOILETS EXIT" and a large black-and-white photograph on the wall. Two chairs with striped cushions are visible in the foreground. The lighting is provided by ceiling-mounted fixtures.
A reception area with a wooden counter in the foreground. On the left and right, there are racks filled with brochures and pamphlets. Behind the counter, a large mural of a beach scene is visible. Above the mural, three vertical windows display colourful designs. The floor is wooden, and the walls are light-coloured. Various informational materials and a small sign with an "i" for information are on the counter.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Footsteps on timber floor
  2. Quiet staff conversation
  3. Door opening and closing
  4. Soft rustle of brochures
  5. Occasional creaking floorboards
Smell

Smells

  1. Outdoor café aromas nearby
  2. Indoor air conditioning
  3. Toilets odours - occasional
  4. Museum artifact scent
  5. Cleaning products - mild
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth timber floorboards
  2. Cool air-conditioned temperature
  3. Rubber ramp at entrance step
  4. Hard brick veranda floor
  5. Intrigue and interest
Sight

Sight

  1. White walls with timber skirting
  2. Red brick veranda exterior
  3. Brochure racks along walls
  4. Toilets and amenities
  5. Directional signage and exit door

3. Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre

Access to the museum area is adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre reception desk. The museum's front desk is located behind the retail display. It features a high, angular cathedral-style ceiling with exposed timber frames, creating a spacious vertical environment. The floor is made of polished dark wood, which may creak underfoot. The walls are white, with wooden baseboards and large wooden doorways connecting to adjacent spaces.

The permanent exhibition presents the history of the South West through a range of displays that reflect cultural heritage, early settlement, maritime activity and local industry. Information is provided through a combination of objects, interpretive panels and curated displays, supporting a structured and self-paced experience of the region’s development.

Exhibits include wooden artefacts and historical items displayed behind glass cabinets and on wooden platforms. A large clock sits atop a structure near the entrance. The space is divided by wide, step-free pathways allowing movement between displays and seating areas. Lighting is provided by track lights mounted near the ceiling. A small retail display with books and souvenirs is positioned near the entrance.

A museum interior with wooden flooring and a high, exposed wooden ceiling. On the left, there is a display featuring a vintage clock and machinery. A large welcome sign stands nearby. On the right, a wall-mounted clock with Roman numerals is above a wooden bench with red cushions. Brochures are displayed in a rack, and a panoramic photograph is mounted on the wall. The space is well-lit with track lighting.
A museum interior with a wooden floor and a ceiling adorned with hanging black cubes. In the centre, there's a large green machine with a clock and a wheel, labelled "Bailey's Patent." Behind it, ornate wooden chairs and a table are displayed. The walls feature framed portraits and posters. On the right, a glass display case contains various artefacts. A wooden door with glass panels is in the background, leading to another room.
Museum interior with wooden floors and a high, wooden-beamed ceiling. In the centre, a white pillar displays signs about museum etiquette. To the left, a glass display case with a model ship sits on a wooden cabinet. A sign reads "Defining Symbols of Australia." On the right, a large clock and ornate wooden furniture are visible. The word "Welcome" is printed vertically on a wall. Hanging from the ceiling are numerous small black objects forming a pattern.
A museum interior with a high, dark wooden ceiling and polished wooden floors. In the centre, there are display cases with artefacts. On the right, a wall features a colourful painting above shelves filled with books and souvenirs. A large wooden door with glass panels is in the background, leading to another room. The left side has various historical machinery and informational displays. Bright lighting illuminates the space, highlighting the exhibits and decor.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Echo of voices from Visitor Centre
  2. Creaking of wooden floorboards
  3. Audio-visual display sounds
  4. Soft footsteps on wooden floor
  5. Occasional quiet conversation
Smell

Smells

  1. Cleaning products - faint
  2. Mild paper and book smell
  3. Subtle scent of aged timber
  4. Neutral indoor air
  5. No strong odours detected
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth polished wooden floor
  2. Air conditioning
  3. Interest and intrigue
  4. Close proximity to others - occasional
  5. Stable, level walking surfaces
Sight

Sight

  1. High timber-framed cathedral ceiling
  2. Photographs and artwork
  3. Historical artefacts and information
  4. People viewing exhibits
  5. Wooden floorboards

4. School Classroom

This school classroom is located at the far end of the museum, accessed through a narrow timber-framed doorway. It is a dedicated, restored classroom display. The room is constructed with timber floorboards and features white painted walls and a low ceiling. The floorboards are visibly worn and may produce squeaking sounds.

The classroom is a quiet space, with no audio or interactive sound elements. It provides a calm environment, and comfortable chairs are available where people may choose to sit and take a break if needed.

The space contains low timber desks and chairs arranged in rows, with a teacher's desk and a blackboard at the front. Historical artefacts and interpretive signs line the walls, and bookshelves with books are positioned around the room. There are tall windows with roller blinds along one wall, and several display cabinets also line the space. The room is enclosed with no visible step-free access or ramps.

A museum room with a doorway in the centre leading to a classroom setup. On the left wall, there's a red panel with text and images about a fire truck, alongside a framed painting of a landscape. On the right wall, a black panel titled "Wattle" features text and images, with a colourful artwork of cars and kangaroos nearby. A glass display case is partially visible on the far right. The floor is wooden, and the ceiling is not visible.
A vintage classroom setting with wooden desks and chairs arranged in rows on a wooden floor. At the front, there's a large chalkboard with drawings, flanked by framed maps and a lectern. To the left, bookshelves filled with books and two bright green chairs are visible. On the right, display cases with documents and a white cupboard are against the wall. The ceiling is high with visible beams, and windows with blinds allow natural light to enter.
A vintage classroom with wooden desks and chairs arranged in rows on a polished wooden floor. On the left, there are framed maps and a bookshelf. In the centre, a large chalkboard with writing is mounted on the wall, accompanied by a teacher's desk with books. The right side features a modern flat-screen TV and display cabinets beneath windows with blinds. The ceiling is high with track lighting and a fluorescent light fixture.
A room with wooden flooring and a high ceiling. On the left, there are vintage wooden school desks and a teacher's desk with a globe and books. Three windows with blinds are above the desks. In the middle, more wooden desks are arranged in rows. On the right, a modern table with colourful chairs is against the wall, which has educational posters and a butterfly decoration. An open door leads to another room in the background.
Hearing

Sounds

  1. Squeaking of timber floorboards
  2. Soft footsteps on wooden floor
  3. Quiet rustling of paper
  4. Distant museum ambient noise
  5. Occasional chair scraping
Smell

Smells

  1. Old timber and wood
  2. Faint musty smell of aged paper
  3. Scent of old school building
  4. Mild dustiness in air
  5. Cleaning products - mild
Touch

Feel

  1. Smooth, worn timber desks
  2. Hard wooden floor underfoot
  3. Bright lighting
  4. Interest and intrigue
  5. Close proximity to others - occasional
Sight

Sight

  1. Rows of low timber desks and chairs
  2. Blackboard with chalk marks
  3. Tall windows with roller blinds
  4. Display cabinets with artifacts
  5. People viewing artefacts and signage
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