
National Crime & Justice Museum - Geelong Gaol
π Geelong, VIC
Heritage-listed Geelong Gaol built in 1864, now operating as the National Crime & Justice Museum. Features standard daytime guided tours through crime and justice exhibits, evening ghost tours, and a gallows display.
I loved this place, came here in august 2024. There so much things to explore even if it is haunted it makes it so much more interesting. I did have some paranormal experiences though which I actually find cool but still a little scary. One is that my dads name was written on a mirror with dust in that nursing place, we've never been there before, and got in as soon as it opened. And if your sam and colby fans you would know there is a demon in the kitchen called mr smiley or something, and with dust again in the kitchen, there was a smiley face on some frying thing or something. So yeah its really cool looking at how old things were, and how prisoners were treated back in the 18 and 19 hundreds. It is really big, even if it doesnt look like it from the front. And yes, there is signs that say information all around the building.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with teenagers aged 13+ and adults who engage with Australian criminal and social history. The daytime guided tours suit older children with historical curiosity; the ghost tours are explicitly evening-only and involve darkness and jump-scare storytelling that is too intense for children under 12.
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Brianna
5 months ago
βI loved this place, came here in august 2024. There so much things to explore even if it is haunted it makes it so much more interesting. I did have some paranormal experiences though which I actually find cool but still a little scary. One is that my dads name was written on a mirror with dust in that nursing place, we've never been there before, and got in as soon as it opened. And if your sam and colby fans you would know there is a demon in the kitchen called mr smiley or something, and with dust again in the kitchen, there was a smiley face on some frying thing or something. So yeah its really cool looking at how old things were, and how prisoners were treated back in the 18 and 19 hundreds. It is really big, even if it doesnt look like it from the front. And yes, there is signs that say information all around the building.β
Shubham Narang
6 months ago
βDuring our journey, we had the pleasure of visiting the Geelong Gaol museum, and it was truly a captivating experience. The stories shared by our host, particularly the ghost stories, were quite chilling. I would certainly consider attending the Ghost tours on a future visit. Overall, the preservation and maintenance of the site were impressive, and I found the entire experience to be very interesting.β
Maddison
5 months ago
βThe nighttime tour was an immersive experience with detailed stories and plenty of spine tingling moments. Hayden was a brilliant tour guide and is definitely a brave soul. Would recommend, if not for the history but the possibility of becoming a believer. I planned to attend weeks in advance but purchased tickets on the day of. No issues.β
Dush Bulathsinhala
3 months ago
βGeelong Gaol. Weβre really glad we cameβrich in history, eye-opening, and absolutely worth the visit. An extraordinary experience. A truly worthwhile visit. An extraordinary and eye-opening experience. So glad we visitedβdefinitely a place that leaves a lasting impression and well worth the time.β
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Overview
The National Crime & Justice Museum occupies the former Geelong Gaol, a maximum security prison opened in 1864 and heritage-listed for its architectural and social history. Guided tours cover the building's original cell blocks, the gallows, crime and justice exhibits, and stories of notable inmates. Evening ghost tours run on select nights and consistently generate reports of unexplained experiences.




