Tucked away in Leschenault, near Australind and Bunbury in Western Australia, My Doll Cottage Museum is home to a fascinating collection of dolls, toys and childhood treasures from generations past.
Unlike larger museums with regular opening hours and reception staff, My Doll Cottage Museum is privately operated and located on private property. We love welcoming visitors and sharing the history behind our collection, but there are a few things we ask you to keep in mind when planning your visit.
Frequently asked Questions here
My Doll Cottage Museum is open to visitors by appointment only. As we do not have set opening hours, we offer flexible viewing times and will do our best to accommodate your preferred day and time.
Arranging an appointment allows us to ensure someone is available to welcome you and gives you the opportunity to enjoy the collection without arriving to find the museum unattended.
We kindly ask that visitors do not arrive without a confirmed appointment.
Entry to My Doll Cottage Museum is by gold coin donation per person.
The museum is a labour of love, and every contribution helps support the ongoing care, preservation and display of our collection. From maintaining the displays to researching the history of individual dolls and toys, there is always something happening behind the scenes. Your support helps us continue preserving these little pieces of childhood history for future generations to discover and enjoy.
To book anappointment, please send a text message to Sharon on 0438 925 564.
When sending your message, please include
We will do our best to accommodate your availability and confirm the arrangements with you.
Like many small organisations, we receive a considerable number of unsolicited telephone calls. Unfortunately, this makes it difficult to distinguish genuine museum enquiries from unwanted calls, particularly when the number is unfamiliar.
For this reason, we kindly request that all initial enquiries be made by text message. If you would prefer to speak with Sharon over the telephone, simply mention this in your text message and request a return call.
This small step helps us manage enquiries more efficiently while ensuring genuine visitors can get in touch.
Whether you are a life long doll collector, interested in the history of toys, or simply curious to see playthings enjoyed by earlier generations, there is plenty to discover at our museum.
For some visitors, the collection brings back memories of childhood favourites. For others, it is an opportunity to discover toys they have never seen before and learn about how childhood, manufacturing and everyday life have changed over the years.
Behind many of the items are stories of the people who made them, owned them and treasured them. We enjoy sharing these stories and hearing the memories that our collection brings back for visitors.
My Doll Cottage Museum may be a little different from a traditional museum, but that is part of its charm. We appreciate visitors taking the time to arrange their appointments in advance and respecting that the museum is situated on private property.
If you are planning a visit to the Bunbury or Australind area, or you live locally andhave been meaning to come and have a look, we would love to welcome you.
Just a reminder entry is by gold coin donation per person, and all visits are by confirmed appointment only.
With love
Shyloh
Tales from the youngest daughter of a doll collector — raised on Milo, Vegemite, and more antiques than a country op shop.
