The National Crime & Justice Museum at the Geelong Gaol (also known as the Geelong Gaol Museum) is housed in the most intact 19th-century colonial prison in Victoria.
It opened in 1853 and closed in 1991 in the same conditions that you see today.
Visitors can experience the brutal conditions prisoners endured over its 138-year history along with displays telling the history of this three-story bluestone behemoth. Visitors can also see artefacts from all over Australia that illustrate its criminal history.
Step back in history and view the exhibitions of Colonial Prisons, the Hulks, Stitched Up and Saga Behind the Armour, Eureka Stockade to name a few.
Special Exhibitions on a variety of topics that change up to 4 times a year
Accreditation
- Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Facilities
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Coach Parking
- Enquiry Desk
- Gallery / Museum
Other
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
- History & Heritage
Accessibility
- Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Tours
Geelong Gaol Paranormal Tours
Join the paranormal investigators from Twisted History as you are taken to the hot spots of the Geelong Gaol in a search for evidence that the paranormal truly does exist.Using a range of equipment and methods, you will investigate a number of locations on this two hour tour including the surgery, morgue, kitchen among others. Customers are welcome to bring their own equipment if desired.For those wanting more time to investigate, you can join Twisted History on a four hour Extended Paranormal Investigations. Private group bookings are available on any investigation with a minimum of six people - please contact operator for details
Geelong Gaol Ghost Tours
Join the team at Twisted History for a night you will not forget, as you are guided through one of the most haunted Gaols in Australia. Hear spine tingling stories of life locked behind the walls of one of the most infamous and oldest gaols in Victoria, as you explore inside the building. It has been home to convicts, prisoners, men, women and children for 142 years. It has housed murders, rapists, thieves, lunatics, vagrants and has been the site of many of their deaths. Some of them are perhaps still here, are you brave enough to find out.This is a 90 minute walking tour through this three story building led by a costumed guide.Tour departs from the front gate of the old Geelong Gaol on Myers Street, doors open 15 minutes before tour.Tours available seven nights a week School group bookings and private group bookings are available on request. Please contact operator for details.
Offers
Caters for people who have a wheelchair
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