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ArtGeo Cultural Complex

Monday to Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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4 Queen St, Busselton WA 6280
08 9751 4651
  • Artist in residence/studio
  • Cafe
  • Heating
  • Live Music
  • Markets
  • Parking
  • Private function or dining room(s)
  • Special exhibitions (galleries, museums etc)
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    Free
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    Rainy Day

Discover Busselton's cultural precinct where art and heritage meet! Enjoy a visit to this creative hub for the visual and performing arts housed in beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings on Queen Street, dating back 160 years. 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, Police Station, Gaol Cells and Exercise Yard and learn about the colourful law and order history and notorious characters that frequented these buildings. Explore the cold, dark gaol cells and imagine being locked up for 14 days for disorderly conduct in a public place behind one of the heavy wooden doors. Browse the Gift Store 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 either outside in the sunshine or amongst the history and art inside.  Heritage Tours run during school holidays, long weekends and special events, please check our website for details.

A visit to the two artist in residence studios (which used to be stables) featuring ceramic artist Tracie Anderson and glass jewellery designer Nalda Hoskins is an absolute must! You can meet the talented artists and see them creating their beautiful pieces. 

Across the road you will find the ArtGeo Gallery, which is housed in an elegant neo-classical building dating back to 1938. The gallery plays host to an ever changing exhibition schedule of contemporary Australian artists. 

The cultural precinct is also home to the Busselton Art Society, the Busselton Woodturners' and Acting Up Performing Arts. Other highlights are the Merenj Boodja Bush Food Garden and the Busselton Settlement Art Project featuring six life-size bronze sculptures by well-known Western Australian artist Greg James. 

ArtGeo has several 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. All of the spaces are unique, many of them oozing charm and history. 

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Google Reviews

30
Mar
2021
This was the original court building and is in beautiful condition. Adjoining at the rear are prison cells for viewing. On an alternative rear side is part of the Art Gallery complex. In front of the Court House on Queen St are tea rooms serving delicious Devonshire Teas. Behind the courthouse are working artists Studios. So much to see! Wendy Louise
19
Feb
2021
Awsome place. I have the privilege to volunteer...come visit me :) carol mulhearn
21
Mar
2021
Beautiful array of eclectic work by many talented artists. Geff Gomez
18
Apr
2021
It was a lovely experience with extraordinary art works. pramodha mendis
29
Aug
2019
A stunning piece of history. The old courtroom are still there with the old cells etc still intact. Very well worth a visit. Keith Mckenzie
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