Loading ...Located on Geelong Waterfont the Ford Discovery Centre is more than a car museum. A fascinating look at automotive technology with an ever changing collection of cars and exhibits. Providing an oppotunity to see behind the scenes and see hows cars are designed, engineered ,tested and built. A great way to see how the Ford Motor Company and technology has influenced our lives.
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I would like to especially thank Geelong Ford Discover Centre’s friendly reception.
Indeed the Ford Discover Centre may not be a special place to visit. It introduced the history of Ford, and the different traditional models of Ford vehicles.I would say the experience was ordinary.
However, the front counter reception makes a different of my visiting experience of the Ford Discover Centre. She is very nice and energtic personnel really impress me to discover more about the site. And at the end, the entrance children’s pictures are very nice, too.
It was a lovely experience and the reception helps me find out more about this Victoria 101 website. I would say thank you for the lovely lady always smiling at the front counter.
fantastic day outing, very interesting even though im not a car buff. the kids enjoyed it too, educational and interesting for them. and us…. thanks and recommend the trip….
For all car buffs this is a must see exhibition. You can see all types of vehicles from vintage and veteran to all the Ford “muscle cars “. I highly recommend a visit whilst in Geelong.
A must see venue for all the family. Interactive displays, great cars and an insight into the history of the automotive industry will keep everyone happy. Don’t forget to visit the Souvenir Shop for all your “Ford” specialties.
Then wander down to Geelong’s popular foreshore.. A day you won’t regret!
The Ford Discovery Centre was fantastic. The girls at the counter were informative and had great customer service. The centre itself made my husband drool! He’s a Ford fanatic of course and enjoyed looking at the history of HIS car. It gave you a whole new perspective of design and what goes into making a car from a sketch thru to on road.
We travelled to the discovery centre last month.It was really good to see all the Fords from the early ones to the modern,Mustang, T model’s etc.
Also the build infomation and concept cars. Well worth the effort,really good for Geelong and Ford,
thanks,
Rob
An important part of our history. Great interactive displays and a wonderful learning experience for all - Ford fans or not!
I voted for the Ford centre because it is part of Australia’s heritage and an built car producer.
Given the history Ford Motor Co has with Geelong I think it’s great to see a Museum like this. It’s very educational and well set out. I like the fact you can move up close to some of our countries great old cars and that they are in such pristine condition. Hats off to the Ford Discovery Centre, a great day out for us and the kids.
Fantastic Interactive Museum for the whole family!!!
Very enlightening experience to see from the inside how the cars we drive are designed and manufactured. We just drive them and take so much for granted.
Definitely a place to visit for the whole family. For people who love Australian Designed vehicles it is a mecca.
I found that the Ford Discovery Centre has given an insight into an industry that employs a multitude of skills that are employed in the manfacture of a vehicle from start to the finished product.
Their signs are descriptive and the displays give enough information that allows the assembly of the vehicle to be easily followed.
i think it is important to have awarness about all the great things Melbourne has to experience and as there are so many wonderful things to do making people aware of others expeiences helps us all to prosper and enjoy wht we have around us and often overlook
Great day out and the sausage rolls there, were really nice : )
Go Ford!
Ford discovery centre is a must when visiting melbourne.
i found it to be very enlightening for the whole family.
Friendly, helpful staff and the tour would be of interest to all groups, regardless of age or gender - plenty of spots within the centre to ‘rest’, interact and learn more!
A very family friendly attraction. Perfect facility for corporate or club events too. The staff are first class and make everyone welcome aswell as being extremely informative. The inclusion of the Ford Discovery Centre in the 25th Anniversary commemorative cruise of the XD and XE ESP owners of Australia was a highlight for both locals and interstate members.
Thanks, Kelvin, Catherine, James and Henry (The Stones)
I was impressed by the technologies involved in car manufacturing. Ford Discovery Centre presented the history of car making in Australia as well as the advancements in the car industry. The hydrogen technology is a possibility in the near future. We should be proud that we have such a car manufacturer in Australia. I would definitely consider a Ford in the future.
It was fascinating to see all the old autos and the new ones too. I learnt something about production and design. For a novice found it interesting and entertaining.
What a wonderful attraction for Geelong. Well Done!!!
This facility is great for the family, with lots of hands on activities to entertain the children and enough information to provide a nostalgic trip for parents.
A great place to discover and understand the automotive manufacturing process. Great cutaway displays and a fantastic array of historical vehicles. Highly recommended for a visit.
Well worth visiting for the whole family
The Discovery Centre treated us to a great display and fead for our group on the 25th Anniversary of the XD/ XE ESP. Well worth a visit!!!
Bullfrog.
Definately a great place to visit!
5 stars!!!
my boys love the place so do i and hopefully it will be there for there boys
Ford Discovery Centre
The discovery centre not only provided an excellent opportunity to view Ford manufacturing processes and vehciles, they also provided fantastic catering and tour for our car club.
5 STARS..
Do yourself a favour and go……
I’m from Perth and I shipped my XE ESP over last Nov / Dec for the ESP 25th Anniversary Celebrations in Melb. and we went to the Discovery Center on a Friday evening. Had a great time and the staff were very helpful and gave guided tours as well. A must see if you get to Melbourne and worth the effort to go to Geelong for the Discovery Center.
Great place to teach kids about not only cars but also manufacturing and how things are actually made. Gave my kids a completely different appreciation of what goes into a car. Great Work!!!!
As a lifelong Ford nut, I was extremely eager to visit the Ford Discovery Centre on a visit to Melbourne a few years back, and came away highly impressed.
To tell a story of Australia’s car industry,. and more-so of Ford’s Australian history in such an informative and educational manner is truely a credit to all involved.
a must see tourist attraction when visiting geelong definitely a must see for teenagers and car rev heads. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is such an important part of history (automobile) displaying great history a nd showing how important FORD is to Geelong! It IS Geelong!
i’ve visited three times and will not hesitate to go back as the display is always changing.very educational.
great place to visit
Best museum ever!
Meca for for fans
Awesum
Fantastic place a unique showcase
Even if your not a car buff or Ford fan, it’s a fasinating insight into Australia’s automotive history.
Awesome place to visit. A must for everyone.
Cars were never on my passion list, but the museum has tapped the unknown desire for CARS and now I am a great fan of cars…. now both my husband and me sail in the same boat…. no..no the SAME CAR
Very good auto industry, recognised by world.
Very good excellent value great part of history A++++++++
Very Very good well worth a look A+++++
Great fun way to spend a day
A great place, well worth visiting for anyone interested in automotive history in Australia.
Very interesting auto history in Australia.
Good local icon.
A great experience for all the family to see.
Great place to visit.
For me it was a hidden treasure, I was unaware of it and happened to stumble upon it. A fasinating display of Ford cars and a historical journey back into past times where cars were cars.
Wonderful venue for the whole family and very educative for school children, both from a historical aspect as well as artistic/practical design. Very impressive.
Really enjoyable and very interesting to see the history and the future of motoring.
As a car enthusiast the discovery centre has great static displays that are always changing which encourages you to return again and again.
They with the assistance of the Ford movement always have magnificent club displays.
The Centre very kindly joined in the 39th National Jaguar Car Clubs Rally and hosted a dinner event for us. We could not have asked for a better venue with a motoring theme. The icing on the cake was John Goss as the speaker with his Bathurst Falcon car already there on display.
A great venue, great displays. A credit to those who thought of it and to Ford Australia for supporting it.
We loved the cars, esp the muscle cars. Also loved watching the volunteers polishing the cars and the ex empolyees who were full of interesting information. Cheers guys!
A great part of Geelong’s history… it’s a must see!!
A must see whilst visiting Geelong.
History of Ford and industrial Geelong in one experience
Great place to visit for Ford fans as the centre has excellent facilities with adequate information and items for display.
Great entertainment and learning experience.
Fascinating historical view of a vital part of Victoria’s industrial strength.
Not just for Ford enthusiasts
Absolutely fantastic facility, displaying unique design, heritage and much of the character of people involved.
very enjoyable visit - very well presented
easily accesible and people will learn a lot from it
Great museum - comprehensive range of vehicles from 1905 Model F to latest Cobra. Upstairs area outlines the design and technology involved in the production of a car.
WOW!!
Loved the Mustangs!!!!!
Voted becuase the discovery centre is a great experience for Geelong tourism
This was a real eye opener to be able to view current and past vehicle especially those which were produced locally.
Well managed facility that makes a significant link with Geelong’s manufacturing past and future.
Brilliant facility for the entire family to gain an insight into the history of Ford in Australia!
Excellent location on the Geelong waterfront.
Loved the Car Clay models in the design area…. So much goes on behind the scenes and its great to see the car making process!!! Also loved the engine bikes, as you can see an engine working whilst exercising!!
great value
great
A real must when travelling throu geelong
Definately a must see when visiting Geelong. The museum is fascinating and we loved the show and concept cars, and the cutaway exhibits. The gift shop is a great place to find birthday and Xmas presents!
In depth & very interested. Car displays are different every time I visit the museum. A must see for locals AND tourists.
Is central to Geelongs waterfront and shopping area. Is an educational experience combining both Ford Australia vehicle engineering and manufacturing
History of Ford in Australia
It is a great a museum on Ford in Australia. I was not aware Ford has been part of the Geelong community for so long. The staff and Volunteers were just full of interesting information and knowledge & the car displays were beautiful. Its “a must see” Geelong attraction.
A wonderful educational facility for children discovering the process of manufacturing a vehicle. Also a great nostalgic experience for the traditional car enthusiast with a giftshop full of novelties to take home and treasure.
Its great to see the evolution of vehicles and how they are put together. Who would have thought this manufacturing revolution provided work for so many people for so many years in Geelong. Great Geelong historic centre too.
Great to see a classic Aussie Icon such as Ford Aust displaying Aussie motoring history,past and future models for all ages to see and enjoy.
Great facility with overview of manufacturing and development of vehicle building industry in Australia. Provided an insite into the multi-cultural evolution of the Geelong region. Fascinating insight into the development of vehicles in Australia.
This is a must to see when visiting Geelong, truly and eye opener.
Have enjoyed this museum several times as I have a family of car mad boys. Keeps them all happy for several hours and is great to take friends to when they visit Geelong.
Great backgroung in the manufacturing and design processes of vehicle creation, and good interactive exhibits.
Great display of cars, nostalgia and also a historical insight into the automotive industry. I love visiting when I’m in Geelong.
A great display, brought back a lot of memories of being carted around in my Dad’s old model A as a youngster.
I voted for the Ford Discovery centre because it is just a fantastic museum; interative, informative and most of all fun. I took the family and my children continue to pester me to take them back.
A very interesting attraction. Brings back a lot of memories of years gone bye. Allow a couple of hours at least. The hostesses are very freindly and very obliging and helpful with anything you want to know.
A must do on Waterfront Geelong, an amazing look at automotive developments of Ford Austalia that have influenced our lives. Fun for the whole family.
interactive fun for all the family. interesting history into ford automotive history in geelong.
Interesting to see, and also captures a lot of history. its also worth the stop due to its location in the waterfront region
A fantastic journey through the history of the Ford Motor Company. My children loved the interactive displays and the Ford merchandise in the Gift Shop should not be missed!!! Staff were also very friendly and approachable.
A great way to see how the Vehicle Industry has developed into the high tech state of today.
A great history of the vehicles produced by Ford. Interactive displays for kids and an insight on how cars are designed and built today.
I didn’t realise how much goes into making a car. It is real eye opener. A must for Engineering students and appreciators of our motoring past (in Australia and Geelong)
A great showpiece for Ford’s history in Australia
An outstanding display to highlight the engineering/technical skills available in this country
The Ford Discovery Centre is great fun. The staff were really knowledgeable and helpful. A real highlight in my trip along the Great Ocean Road. I was lapping it up.
Great local history and some gorgeous cars, definitely worth a look.
A unique insight into the history & design procedures of the Australian
automotive industry.
Provides a unique showcase to enhance Ford’s reputation as a leading automotive manufacturer, and presenting a positive corporate image to visitors and guests attending special events and conferences.
An awesome museum and a must see for all fans of Australian motor cars. It makes you appreciate how fortunate we are as a nation to have not one but two brands of truly local manufacturers, Ford and Holden.
The highlight of Geelong!
A fantastic insight into one of the local geelong industries which has a remarkable history. .
It’s close to the centre of Geelong and the great water front (all within a couple of minutes walk).
It gives a good understanding of Ford history and has some great exhibits that will appeal to both adults and children
Excellent value
A very unique look at Australia’s automotive history.
Trully a great concept museum showing people how a car is build from a concept drawing to clay model and to manufacture, also shows the history of Ford and Geelong at the turn of last century.
An interesting museum that gives a deep insight into automotive development in Australia and supports tourism in Geelong…