Geelong Gaol Museum in Geelong, Victoria | Landmark & historical place

Geelong Gaol Museum

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 1300 865 800

Address: 202 Myers Street 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.geelonggaol.com.au/

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24.01.2022 The phrase The cat is out of the bag, refers to the cat onine tails, an instrument of punishment once used in Victorian colonial gaols. The instrument was stored in a red felt bag, and a convict who flagellated (whipped) a fellow convict would be "letting the cat out of the bag". Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol Museum to see a cat onine tails on display. Open every day these school holidays between 1pm and 4pm.

24.01.2022 Wanting to escape, head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol and unlock the history of Victorias convict history. Open today between 1pm and 4pm.

24.01.2022 Open today between 1pm and 4pm. Head on down and say hi.

23.01.2022 Our new online shop is available on the Museum website

22.01.2022 Looking for something to do today - need to break out of the house. Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol Museum and unlock history. Open today between 1pm and 4pm.

22.01.2022 Happy Halloween! @Twisted History - Limelight Tours Geelong Gaol Museum Australia's Haunted Hotels Melbourne Murder Tours

22.01.2022 Still room on tonight’s ghost tour of Bendigo

21.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not step back to our criminal past in the Geelong Gaol. We are open between 1-4pm Saturday and Sunday. We will be closing after Sunday until September 4 due to COVID-19 and the current high infection rate.

19.01.2022 Looking for something to do today around Geelong? Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol and unlock history. Open today between 1pm and 4pm.

19.01.2022 We still have room for this Sunday's talk on Death Masks and Phrenology with Deb and Erin. This is a paid event (only $12) and includes access to a private facebook group and a 10% discount voucher to a future Twisted History tour.

18.01.2022 Geelong Gaol Museum is open between 12-5pm this weekend. Come down and get locked up with history ....

18.01.2022 Our first Locked Up With History webinar on the History of Geelong Gaol is just over a week away. Spend an hour with Deb from Twisted History/Geelong Gaol Museum learning of the fascinating history of the Geelong Gaol over its 170 year history. Ticket includes a weeks access to a private Facebook group and a discount voucher on future tours.... Tickets available https://fareharbor.com/embe//twistedhistory/items/252029/

16.01.2022 Late night ghost tour tomorrow night at Geelong Gaol - book in early to ensure you reserve your spot!

16.01.2022 Unfortunately the Museum will be closed today due to illness (nothing serious!) but we will back tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday between 1-4pm. There are ghost tours running tonight!

16.01.2022 Geelong Gaol Museum will be open between 1-4pm Sunday.come and explore our convict past #museum #gaol #history #Geelong #tourism

15.01.2022 Looking for something to do with the kids today. How about a trip to the Old Geelong Gaol. Come and unlock the history of Victorias crime. Open today between 1pm and 4pm.

13.01.2022 Geelong Gaol Museum open 7 days a week between 12pm - 5pm. Come and unlock the history of early colonial prisons, inmates and bushrangers.

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Australia Day. Head on down to the Geelong Gaol museum and explore our convict history. Open today between 12pm and 5pm.

11.01.2022 Please note that as of tomorrow in line with Government guidelines, masks are mandatory whilst in the museum or on tours. We thank you for your co operation

11.01.2022 https://geelonggaol.com.au/temporary-closure-again/

11.01.2022 Are you in Geelong today and looking for something to do. Head down to the Geelong Gaol Museum and explore the history. Open today between 1pm and 4pm.

10.01.2022 A big thank for our new donated!!!!!! An old siren from Pentridge Prison in Coburg, Melbourne. No doubt many escapees have heard the sound. Will be going on display in our new Victorian Colonial Gaols exhibition on display these school holidays at the Old Geelong Gaol Museum. Open daily between 1pm and 4pm.

10.01.2022 Exciting New Exhibition at the Geelong Gaol!! SAGA BEHIND THE ARMOUR The myths associated with outlaws or ‘social bandits’ are important elements of national identity in many countries around the world from Robin Hood to Jesse James these names resonate to the working-class masses.... Ned Kelly was convicted of murder, assault, theft and armed robbery over his brief criminal career, but his crimes were seen as acts of resistance against Australia’s British colonial rulers. A man of the people, speaking out loudly against a colonial government that discriminated against the poor and immigrant settlers. Long after his death, Ned Kelly lives on in Australian culture through art, books, films and music, ensuring his position as a symbol of Australian identity. Either love him or hate him one can’t deny that Ned Kelly is one of the most recognisable figures in Australian history. The Saga Behind the Armour is an exhibition that brings to life the story of the Ned Kelly and his Gang though the eyes of the Geelong people involved in the story. Geelong Gaol Museum is open on Saturday and Sundays from 1pm to 4pm. From Boxing Day to the 31st of January the museum will be open daily between 12pm - 5pm.

10.01.2022 Looking for something to do this weekend in Geelong. Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol Museum and see our collection of Prisoner shivs back on display. All shivs confiscated from prisons at the gaol. Gaol open this weekend between 1pm and 4pm

09.01.2022 Prison Mug Shoots The system of taking photographic likenesses of prisoners at the Pentridge Prison is stated to have proved of great assistance to the police department in detecting crime. ... The system was commenced at Pentridge in 1872, and since then one of the officials who had a slight knowledge of the art, with the assistance of a prisoner had taken nearly 7000 pictures in the first two years. Each male prisoner is photographed at least once when he entered Pentridge, and in some cases male prisoners were shaven and a second photos was taken. Duplicates of the photos were sent to all parts Victoria and the adjacent colonies to help in the detection of fugitives. Considered too expensive in 1874, to employ an official entirely for the purpose, and as constant employment could not be provided in the future only photos were taken at Pentridge gaol. A photographer was later appointed, who will visit Pentridge, Melbourne and Geelong Gaols twice in the week, and the hulks at Williamstown once. The prisoner was seated and positioned to capture the prisoners full face and profile in a single shot. Some times showing their hands to reveal any distinguishing characteristics such as tattoos, birthmarks or even missing fingers. Im later years prisoner were photographed standing. Sadly due to the cost, photos of convicted prisoner where not taken in all Victorian colonial gaols. Geelong Gaol Museum is open every day these school holidays between 1pm and 4pm

09.01.2022 Looking for something different to do this Valentine's Day? Why not Lock Up Your Lover on a Ghost Tour at the Geelong Gaol ..... Bookings essential

08.01.2022 Happy New Year to all our friends and followers. May 2021 be better for everyone!!

08.01.2022 Looking for something to do today. Head on down to the old Geelong Gaol Museum and explore history. See exhibitions on Ned Kelly and Victoria’s colonial gaols or just explore one of Victoria’s oldest prisons. Open today between 12pm and 5pm

07.01.2022 Sun is out and its beautiful day but have you ever wondered what conditions our prisoners lived in? Open between 1-4pm

07.01.2022 Wanting to win a family pass to the Museum? Jump on What To Do Geelong and enter the competition!

06.01.2022 Were open today from 1pm until 4pm!

06.01.2022 Looking for something to do today? Museum is open between 1-4pm

06.01.2022 Weather isnt great today so why not visit the Geelong Gaol Museum? Open between 1-4pm today and everyday over school holidays

05.01.2022 Some tours are returning this Saturday night!

03.01.2022 Our new series Museum Spotlight

03.01.2022 Looking for something to do today with your little bushrangers. Head down to the Geelong Gaol Museum and see our Ned Kelly display. Open today between 12pm - 5pm

02.01.2022 Looking for something fun to do today??? Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol Museum and unlock history. Open today between 1pm and 4pm

02.01.2022 Wanting an adventure where you can lockup your little Bushrangers these school holidays!!! Head on down to the Old Geelong Gaol Museum an see our new exhibition on Ned Kelly and the Geelong people involved in his story. Open every day these school holidays between 12pm and 5pm.