J Ward Museum Complex
J Ward is a museum that explains the early history of the goldfield times and later, the incarceration of the criminally insane.
As the premier tourist venue in the Rural City of Ararat, J Ward is visited by more than 10,000 people annually (greater than Ararat's population).
To relive it's past, take a guided tour conducted by the Friends of J Ward volunteers. These people are passionate about J Ward's heritage.
J Ward is not just dry history. It is a story of people who lived, who broke the law, who couldn't help themselves, who feared, who died.
Photography by Darren West
During April and May 2006, J Ward presented an exhibition by Darren West. His photos give a chilling taste of Victoria's most secretive institution. We are proud to display selected images on the website.
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Tour Times
- Monday - Saturday
- 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm (except Christmas Day)
- Sundays, Vic. Public and Vic. School Holidays
- 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
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Prices
Adults $12
Concession $10
Under 16 $5
Under 5 Free
Concession applies to Aged Pensioners, Seniors Card holders and pre-booked groups of ten or more.
Contact J Ward
Phone: (03) 5352 3357
Fax: (03) 5352 1227
Mail: P.O. Box 113,
Ararat, Victoria, Australia, 3377
Email: jward@netconnect.com.au