Cheese World Museum

ADDRESS: 5330 Great Ocean Road, Allansford
PHONE: +61 3 5565 3190
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WEB: www.cheeseworld.com.au

The Cheese World Museum forms part of the Allansford Cheese World Tourist complex on the Great Ocean Road, 45 minutes from the 12 Apostles and 15 minutes from the coastal city of Warrnambool.

Established in 1996, the museum is a showcase of the region’s dairy industry and a tribute to the Western District’s hard working farming families. The museum exhibits farming implements, photos, home wares and personal items belonging to early local dairy farming families.

The Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory was first established on this site in 1888 and has continued to grow to become a major contributor to the local economy. The Museum shows the history of the company and the growth of the local dairy industry from the early 1900s to today.

In addition to the dairy history displays the museum also houses a motor museum, including a wide range of engines and motoring accessories donated and maintained by the Warrnambool and District Historical Vehicle Club. The single most impressive part of this collection is a 7750 kg Ruston & Hornsby Engine c1940.

The adjacent Cheese World Cheese and Wine Cellar provides a link for visitors between the history and development of our region and the quality dairy produce stemming from the company today. The Cheese and Wine Cellar stocks locally produced cheese, wine and gourmet goods and offers free cheese tasting throughout the day.

The Cheese World museum is open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm on Saturdays and 10am to 3pm on Sundays. Admission is free.