Greenbushes Discovery Centre

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.

It's Open Day time again - This Saturday 19th from 10am to 3pm. Things are different this year. So here's some pointers ...
15/09/2026

It's Open Day time again - This Saturday 19th from 10am to 3pm.

Things are different this year. So here's some pointers for you:

At Greenbushes Primary School oval on Telluride Street. Follow the signs and instructions for parking.
A shuttle bus to the internal mine lookout will be running through the day.
Heaps of displays, food and fun for everyone.

Our Centre will have a display and give aways at the Open Day AND we will be open to the public as well. Entry will be free to the Centre from 10am to 2pm, so don't miss out.

For more informationhttps://www.talisonlithium.com/news/7zrcn3slbhcmm7d33pg7n4b9z3h9jn

Mining MondayWhere would mining be without mine houses? These ones are decidely more impressive than the ones the 1800's...
14/09/2026

Mining Monday
Where would mining be without mine houses?

These ones are decidely more impressive than the ones the 1800's miners lived in. With each generation the houses get easier to live in.

Do you have any old Greenbushes house photos to share with us? We'd love to do stories on them at some time.

Through last week, 2 of our volunteers had the enormous fun of hosting a class of Year 2 children from East Manjimup Pri...
13/09/2026

Through last week, 2 of our volunteers had the enormous fun of hosting a class of Year 2 children from East Manjimup Primary School - An Independent Public School

Ada the Friendly Ghost of Greenbushes popped in and the little ones had lots of questions for her as well. Quiz sheets were handed out and the adults learned as much as the children.

A great day for all. Let us know if you would like your school or community group to come for a guided tour as we are always happy to have you.

Let us introduce you to Dame Ada May Norris DBE, CMG. And answer the question, what has she got to do with Greenbushes? ...
12/09/2026

Let us introduce you to Dame Ada May Norris DBE, CMG. And answer the question, what has she got to do with Greenbushes?

Ada was born here on 28th July 1901 to Alice Baggs and no father's name appeared. Ada was known as Ada Bickford as Alice married Herbert Bickford in 1905 after third daughter Doris was born, Cora was older than Ada, and Phyllis was born in 1910.

The family moved to Victoria when Ada was only little. She studied at University of Melbourne getting her Batchelor of Arts and her Diploma of Education in 1924, followed by her Masters in 1926. In 1929 she married John Gerald Norris. John became a Supreme Court Judge in Victoria.

Ada was an amazing leader. She received her Order of the British Empire in 1954, then served on the National Council of Women, the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 1961-1963. She was the first woman to receive the Companion of St Michael and St George in 1969. In 1975 she chaired the International Year of Women Committee and received the United Nations Peace Prize. A year later she was promoted to Dame Commander of the British Empire. The University of Melbourne presented her Honorary Doctorate in 1980.

Dame Ada died on 10th July 1989 in Melbourne but never failed to mention her birthplace of Greenbushes in Western Australia.

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On this day in 1926 tenders for renovations to the courthouse were advertised in The West Australian This building was t...
11/09/2026

On this day in 1926 tenders for renovations to the courthouse were advertised in The West Australian
This building was the postoffice, then courthouse and has served the community for 127 years.
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http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article31948218

We are open Friday & Saturday this week 10am - 2pm both day. The wonderful Op Shop next door is open Friday morning as w...
10/09/2026

We are open Friday & Saturday this week 10am - 2pm both day.

The wonderful Op Shop next door is open Friday morning as well, so it's a really good time to pop into town and see both.

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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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