The Old Geelong Gaol

Old Geelong Gaol

Address: Corner Myers & Swanston St, Geelong, Victoria 3220

Phone: 03 5221 8292  |  Fax: 03 5221 6992  

Web: geelonggaol.org.au

The Old Geelong Gaol is open from 1pm - 4pm Saturdays, Sundays, school and public holidays. The museum has a great variety of displays that tell the history of the gaol and visitors get hands on experience of the harsh conditions prisoners and staff endured at the facility. Visitors can experience solitary confinement cells, get a taste of prison life, meet some infamous figures who have spent time at the gaol and see the original hallows.

Local directions

The Old Geelong Gaol is located in Myers Street opposite the Geelong Hospital.

Facilities

  • Guide

Activities

  • Lessons/Tutorials
  • Guided Walks

Opening hours

Closed Xmas, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.

Public Holidays
1:00pm -4:00pm

School Holidays
1:00pm -4:00pm

Weekends
1:00pm -4:00pm

How to Get Here

Great Ocean Road