Went here specifically looking for woodworking ideas and souvenirs, all of which we found but the real surprise was when the proprietor John took us through a door into a... read more museum of mainly American civil war paraphernalia, which John has collected and turned into a truly interesting museum gallery with clever dioramas. John is, rightly, proud of the work ( still in progress and changing) and keenly showed us around with lots of stories to accompany the various scenes.
In the woodwork gallery we found a couple of nice items for presents and then John was able to sell me a couple of jarrah slabs from his wood yard next to the gallery. I brought these back to Melbourne on top of the land cruise and am turning them in to tables right now.
So, a successful shopping trip, a successful slab purchase and a great history lesson. What more could you ask for?

  This place is amazing, what a hidden gem down near Bunbury in the south west. John has created some magic with wood and collectibles from around the world... read more displayed in his museum. There is a great number of products to buy and a variety of woods are used in the making of these items, you are sure to find something to please you.
The museum has taken John over thirty years to finalise and you can see the love he has put into it and he is willing to tell the story of its construction and his involvement in it . Do yourself a favour and put an hour aside and go visit you won’t be disappointed.

  What a beautiful selection of anything wooden ramge from small gifts to furniture pieces also a museum that’s very interesting the guy who makes all the articles is very... read more pleasant and his wife also well worth a visit your sure to buy something has some gorgeous bread boards

  Not only is the gallery and museum hidden gems but John himself is such a treasure. His passion for the history and working with wood is so evident as he... read more shares his incredible knowledge with such enthusiasm and with a glint in his eye. His attention to detail is truly admirable. My husband and I really enjoyed spending time there today, having a yarn, admiring his historical displays and his many labour’s of love. Highly recommend to visit

  Visited this place initially to have a look at wood working art. It is a family owned business over generations. The wood work was impressive and beautiful. As if that... read more wasn’t enough. There were more treasures to be found in the museum. The owner was so kind and enthusiastic in showing and teaching us through the history of the many wars fought. The collection in the museum is impressive to say the least. A collection which took over decades. A must visit for anyone interested in military history. We really felt like we stepped into a different time era being in the museum and the hospitality and passion for his work the owner shared was just so genuine and awesome to see.

  Beautiful gallery of wood pieces for sale. Amazing museum to see, the kids loved it and the owner was fantastic with them. Well worth stopping for a look, and a... read more bargain with a $12 family entry fee.

  This is a great place to visit and get a chance to talk with the owner and get a look at some of the best historical displays I have seen.... read more The woodwork is absolutely first class.This is a featured wood and museum you cannot miss. I loved it.

  Always a must on Bunbury Geographe Tours Stops.
John is an entertaining host and a talented artisan. Beautiful wood products and museum is a must to see.

  I was blown away by this place. Only word I could use was Wow. Nice lunch followed by some time in the Museum. Lovely afternoon. And some beautiful things on... read more sale. Taanya

  Fantastic education for all and an incredible eye opener. The owner also makes incredible hand crafted wood utensiles and sculptures. Highly Recomended

  What a breathtaking experience! Highly recommend this museum with its quality exhibits, including WW1, WW2, Gallipoli, Gettysburg, etc. other displays of Ned Kelly, American Indians, Australian Noongar people were... read more also excellent standard. Owners were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful woodwork to purchase was beautifully made on-site by John.

  Amazing couple. John is an amazing master craftesmen. So much talent and knowledge. Definitely worth a visit you will leave (probably after much longer than expected) much richer for your... read more visit.

Truly worth the visit to either buy some amazing WA made products or to enrich your historic knowledge with a visit to the museum.

  Beautifully created woodwork and the museum is a hidden gem. Definitely a must do when in the Bunbury WA area.

  What a hidden gem this place turned out to be, was well worth the $5 to go into museum. Enjoyed the informative tour with such an amazing man. All I... read more can say is awesome and worth calling into look

  We stopped in at to look at the museum and met the owner John. He was very friendly and helpful. As we where in wheelchairs it is harder for... read more us to move around. John was more than happy to open or move anything in our way. Love the gallery and really enjoy the museum

  The woodwork was great, and we were absolutely delighted with the museum tour - great history lesson for kids and adults on everything from Ned Kelly to WWII. The owner... read more is very passionate about educating and it shows in his tours! Definitely worth a visit.

  This place was unknown to us and we went on the recommendation of our bnb host.
The artistry and creativity of the artisan John Ablet has to be seen to... read more be believed. He concentrates on sea creatures and attaching the to tree roots and woods .The museum is also worth a look

  Despite its small size and obscure location, this is well worth a visit. The antiques and knowledge from ww2 are brilliant, and run by a fantastic family

  Glad we went the museum was really nice lots of wooden things to bye only $5 to get in you won’t be disappointed please please go