Enjoy Central Geelong’s art galleries and museums. There’s so much to see, from precious works of art at the Geelong Gallery to a car lover’s paradise at the Ford Discovery Centre. Discover Central Geelong’s heritage at the National Wool Museum or take an Arts & Culture Walking Trail and discover spectacular cultural treats on foot.
Geelong Gallery
The Geelong Gallery houses a magnificent collection of works of art stemming as far back as the 19th century. The collection includes major works of significance, namely,
Eugène von Guérard’s View of Geelong (1856) and Frederick McCubbin’s A Bush Burial (1890).
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Eugène von Guérard’s View of Geelong
National Wool Museum
Experience Geelong’s history at the National Wool Museum and see first hand the depth and impact of the wool industry in this region. The gallery presents the human past and present efforts of producing sheep and fleece, through a story recapturing the introduction of sheep in Australia and follows the trail of fleece in the wool industry.
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National Wool Museum Display
The Ford Discovery Centre
The Ford Discovery Centre is a premier Automotive Museum focusing on the Ford Motor Company. The Ford Discovery Centre delves into Ford’s history in a manner that is both entertaining and highly educational.
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The Ford Discovery Centre
The Geelong Heritage Centre
The Centre houses all the historical records in Geelong. It is the home of deposits for local government records in the Barwon Region and works closely with the Victorian Public Office in identifying and preserving these public records. The records are a collection of local archives, public, private, commercial and individual material that is available for public use at all times.
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Geelong's Peace Memorial
In most Cities and towns around Australia and overseas, a War Memorial consists of a monument or structure standing alone in a prominent place and listing the fallen from the great wars.
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In Geelong, this unique, imposing building overlooking Johnstone Park serves the same purpose but has a presence unparalleled by other similar memorials.
Inside, listed on the walls, are the names of those from Geelong who gave their lives during the Great War & World War Two.
On the first Sunday of each month, starting Sunday 6th September 2009, the Peace Memorial will be opened for public inspection and visitation. Council with the generous assistance and support of the National Servicemen’s Association (Geelong Branch) and the RSL (Geelong Sub Branch) will open the Peace Memorial between 2pm and 4pm. Former servicemen will act as Guides and Custodians of this sacred place. Entry is free.
Inquiries re visitation by groups at other times are very welcome and can be
organised by contacting National Servicemen’s Association President Neville Lewis on phone 5277 9352
Geelong City Library
The Geelong Library is a book lovers retreat within Central Geelong. Housing an extensive array of books catering to every literature genre. It brings books, movies and audio alive, with an opportunity to borrow in house items or have them ordered in to meet your specific needs and interest.
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Central Geelong Arts & Culture Walking Trail
Take a walk through Geelong’s Art & Culture heritage. With a range of trails catering to all tastes, it is a fantastic way to experience the best of Central Geelong first hand.
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The Gordon TAFE Gallery
The Gordon TAFE Gallery stands as a proud symbol of the Gordon TAFE Institution . The gallery exhibits works that are both a combination and collaboration of mixed media exhibitions, fashion parades, small concerts and recitals. These displays showcase both published well known artists, as well as the students themselves.
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The Geelong Performing Arts Centre
The Geelong Performing Arts Centre is an iconic institution with an impressive program of local, national and international performances. GPAC is located in Central Geelong’s cultural precinct.
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Discover local talent in Central Geelong’s private galleries and exhibition spaces.
Artists' Studio & Gallery Walking Tour - Central Geelong
Download a copy of this walking tour. Visit the studios of Central Geelong artists.
Meet them, see how they work and what they create. Start at any location and follow the circuit.
Please note that this information is subject to change. Contact individual galleries or studios for opening hours.
Click here to view a full list of local galleries.
Is Art Phone: 414763065
Location: 64A Lt Malop Street
Click here to view a full list of performing arts venues.
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