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J Ward Museum

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Open today at 10:00-14:00
Address:
1 Girdlestone St, Ararat VIC 3377, AustraliaMap
Phone: +61 3 400 977 575
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  • 619jeffry
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    Disturbing, but interesting in Ararat

    The J Ward Complex is one of the most disturbing places to see in Victoria, but it remains interesting. We have been to Ararat several times and we always visit the J Ward Museum Complex. Having worke...

    Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024
  • 375leahj
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    Fascinating history

    We did a tour of J ward with Nola. Such a fascinating tour and Nola was so knowledgeable. The fact that she had been a psychiatric nurse in Aradale made her even more compelling with her first hand in...

    Reviewed on Oct 31, 2023
  • Mark S
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    Totally comprehensive experience .well worth it .

    Thankyou Alan for a truely memorable tour of J Ward . Very comprehensive narration of the whole experience from all perspectives . By far the best tour we’ve ever experienced .Alan obviously loves hi...

    Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023
  • emm3cee
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    Fantastic tour of well maintained historical prison/hospital

    Such an interesting and educational tour of this former prison/hospital for the criminally insane. Our tour guide Ken was fantastic, sharing historical facts together with stories of inmates/prisoners...

    Reviewed on Oct 29, 2023
  • Sarah S
    Sarah S
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    Great tour with lots to see and do.

    Graeme our tour guide was wonderfully knowledgeable and knew everything we asked him. He had great stories from the staff and old inmates. There is also lots to read while you are walking around. T...

    Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
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