J-Ward Historic Gaol
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J-Ward Historic Gaol operates daily tours of this important Victorian tourist attraction. Located in the town of Ararat.
Guided tours of what is now a museum complex, operate 7 days a week and are dedicated to recording and preserving the history of the criminals imprisoned and hung here.
J Ward started its life as a goldfields prison in 1859. In the mid 1880s the prison buildings were acquired by the Lunacy Department as housing for the Criminally Insane.
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Governors residence
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Restraint room
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Restraints
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Ground level cells
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- Further Information
- The County Gaol became a ward (J Ward) of the Ararat Lunatic Asylum where the most depraved and most dangerous men in Victoria were housed in horrific conditions under the highest security.
- Tours
- Tour times: Tours run every day at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Extra tours run at 12pm and 3pm on Sundays and Vic. Public and Vic. School Holidays (except Christmas Day).
- Entry Fees
- Tour prices: Adults $16, concession $14, under 16 $5, under 5 free.
- Tour Types
- Guided Tours, Self Guided Tours
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