Top 10 Museums in Geelong, Victoria

January 27, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Geelong, Australia including Boom Gallery, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, National Wool Museum, Geelong Gallery, Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Geelong Powerhouse, Geelong Gaol, Geelong Museum of Motoring, Geelong Museum Association, Metropolis Gallery.
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11 Rutland St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 419 410 252 [email protected] https://www.boomgallery.com.au/
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Boom Gallery

Boom Gallery is a vibrant contemporary Art Gallery located in Rutland St Newtown, Geelong in the former RSS Woolen Mill. Within the gallery are dedicated exhibition spaces, a design gallery, art stockroom and stand alone café. The aim of the gallery is to exhibit the highest standard of contemporary art and design in a space that is dynamic and exciting. We aim to actively engage people with the arts practice of artists, designers and makers from our region and across Australia. The gallery houses a café that creates a meeting place for visitors and locals, including the creative community of Rutland St.

Reviewed By toly18 - Geelong, Australia

Located in one of the most aesthetic streets in the city, Boom Gallery is one of my favourite places to visit for both coffee and to experience fantastic art. Boom has two separate galleries on the same street that both feature regularly changing exhibitions from both local and international artists. I love the fact that I can come in for a coffee and every fortnight or so there are entirely new exhibitions to view. I've discovered some of my favourite artists thanks to Boom and their support for emerging talent. Across the road is also Boom Makers, a creative hub that is home to jewelry makers, picture framers, leather workers and map makers all creating incredible handmade items that are sure to grab your attention. The cafe at Boom is also top notch, they do great coffee and fantastic food for both breakfast and lunch. Overall, Boom Gallery is a part of Geelong that I am genuinely most proud of. You really get a sense of the culture of this city both past and present when you walk through the large industrial doors. Highly recommend.

2. MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

51 McKillop St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 1800 006 672 [email protected] http://www.museumofplayandart.com.au
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5.0 based on 42 reviews

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art

Geelong Children's Museum, MoPA: Museum of Play and Art, is a beautiful and creative space for children and families to play and learn together. Visitors can roam and engage with the immersive experiences, or join in on any number of artful activations with the amazing team of educators. The Museum is open 7-days a week but tickets are limited - so forward bookings are highly recommended (via their website)!

Reviewed By saraashleat

MoPA is an amazing space and concept. Each area has been carefully considered and made completely for kids - Finally! And then there's the cafe with lovely coffee, food and snacks for everyone. The staff are amazing, helpful, kind and fun. There are plenty of extra activities too, like dance party, paint crafts and paint the car. Will definitely be frequenting MoPA.

3. National Wool Museum

26 Moorabool St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5272 4701 [email protected] http://www.nwm.vic.gov.au
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4.5 based on 326 reviews

National Wool Museum

Here the story of wool is brought to life - told by those who lived it and through the sights and the sounds of heritage machines weaving carpets and knitting socks. Here the smell of lanolin fills the air, fresh fleece beckons your touch and the authentic surrounds of the shearing shed immerse you in the Australian wool story. The National Wool Museum experience is more than just wool. Here history, science, fashion, handcraft and art come together. Here temporary exhibitions and programs combine learning, exploration and entertainment. Here you can find the finest woollens, learn a traditional craft, explore our region's heritage and maybe even come fate-to-face with creatures from our past. Today the National Wool Museum is one of Australia's cultural treasures - as a cultural heritage destination for visitors and community.

Reviewed By MathesonGrant - Little River, New Zealand

This wasn't high on my to-do list in Geelong but it turned out to be a really interesting museum with some hands on exhibits - try your hand at grading wool or work the sock knitting machine. The carpet loom is fascinating though I'm still in the dark about how it works. There was also an international wildlife photography exhibition which was amazing. My 10 year old and I spent about 2 hours here. Highly recommend.

55 Little Malop St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5229 3645 http://www.geelonggallery.org.au
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Geelong Gallery

Reviewed By MrsBling2013 - Adelaide, Australia

This Gallery has an extensive collection of artworks. The specialised exhibition I attended was excellent. Staff are attentive and very knowledgeable.

5. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

410 Surfcoast Hwy, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3221 Australia +61 3 5241 5700 [email protected] http://www.narana.com.au
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Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Narana is an award winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre offering authentic, immersive cultural experiences. Experience the World’s Oldest Living Culture first hand with a Free self-guided Tour or book one of our group visitor experience tours delivered by expert Cultural Interpreters. “Narana” means Listening and Learning, but it’s a deep, deep listening in which you take in and live out. It is this concept of “Listening and Learning For Life” which underpins Narana’s mission to be a destination for cultural education and tourism activities which promote greater understanding of Aboriginal Culture and history. Listen and Learn about Ancient Dreaming stories, Connection To Country through Songlines, artworks, cultural artefacts and bush tucker. Nestled amongst native trees, walkways, garden & our resident wild life is our Cultural Education Exhibition Building, Art Gallery, Cafe Narana & Retail Outlet. Narana’s Art Gallery exhibits & sells artworks from internationally acclaimed and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists to suit all budgets. Cafe Narana serves up an extensive breakfast & lunch menu featuring dishes inspired by native ingredients and Indigenous flavours and includes both indoor & outdoor dining areas. Our Retail outlet stocks a large range of handmade items including boomerangs, didgeridoos, clothing, health & beauty, homewares, bush herbs and spices and souvenirs. Meet our resident emus and wallabies up close and you can even learn to throw a boomerang! Located 10 minutes from Geelong on the way to Torquay, on the doorstep of the Great Ocean Road, only 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Open Monday to Saturday. Bookings can be made via phone or by visiting our website. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre is a Non-For-Profit Educational & Tourism focussed Enterprise that is committed to providing a welcome entree to todays’ Indigenous culture. ‘EXPERIENCE NARANA’

Reviewed By V9941NWmaggier

Amazing aboriginal cultural experience by Anthony and the cafe owner who made traditional delicious lemon myrtle scones for our morning tea- fantastic experience to take our overseas guests. They learnt about tools, culture, land, stories, listened to the didgeridoo, learnt how to throw a boomerang and met and fed native animals - emus, kangaroo and wallabies. Super interactive, very accommodating and so friendly. Loved it and nightly recommendation it to everyone.

6. Geelong Powerhouse

23 Lowe Street Corio New address, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3215 Australia +61 418 526 640 http://powerhousegeelong.com/
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Geelong Powerhouse

7. Geelong Gaol

202 Myers St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 1300 865 800 [email protected] http://www.geelonggaol.com.au/
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4.5 based on 46 reviews

Geelong Gaol

The Geelong Gaol is housed in the most intact 19th century 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. Visitor can view the gallows, spend some time in solitary or view some of the items made by the prisoners themselves. Open weekends, school holidays and public holidays

Reviewed By simonestaples - Prahran, Australia

Fun evening touring the old goal, good history lesson and atmosphere. No ghosts though. Tip, visit in the daylight too for perspective.

8. Geelong Museum of Motoring

23 Waymoutn Street Building 5 Western Heights Secondary College, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3215 Australia +61 466 041 803 [email protected] http://www.gmom.com.au
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4.0 based on 20 reviews

Geelong Museum of Motoring

Geelong Museum of Motoring has an impressive collection of vehicles and artifacts on display. We have a constantly evolving collection that tells the story of motoring in Australia & Industry in Geelong. We have over 40 vehicles on display, including trucks, cars, motorcycles, tractors and race cars, along with engines, displays and interactive exhibits.

9. Geelong Museum Association

51 Swinburne Street North Geelong, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3215 Australia https://www.facebook.com/geelongmuseum
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Geelong Museum Association

64 Ryrie St, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria 3220 Australia +61 3 5221 6505 [email protected] http://www.metropolisgallery.com.au
Metropolis Gallery

Metropolis Gallery presents contemporary Australian paintings, collectable edition prints, sculpture, art glass and jewellery by local & national artists. Located in a two-storey hybrid of an 1890s heritage building at the front with a 1960s industrial extension to the rear, Metropolis has two flexible spaces and an exciting exhibition calendar. Well situated in central Geelong Arts Precinct.

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