Minister Tanya Plibersek re-launches the Australian Orphanage Museum major works

A few changes to the operations of the Australian Orphanage Museum:

Entrance is now via Fitzroy St ONLY.

Opening Hours are Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday from 10am-4pm. Group bookings by appointment only. Phone: 0425 204 747 to book.

We can’t wait to see you there!

January 2025 renovations at Australian Orphanage Museum. More to come.

The Australian Orphanage Museum in Geelong, Australia, is a unique museum dedicated to documenting and exhibiting authentic social histories about the experience of growing up in orphanages, children’s Homes, Missions and other institutions, including foster care, in Australia.