title: Ford Discovery Centre
text: # Ford Discovery Centre
  
  The Ford Discovery Centre was an interactive automobile museum located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It was operated by Ford Heritage Ltd, a Not for Profit Trust set up to showcase and preserve the heritage of the Ford Motor Company in Australia.
  
  ## Overview
  
  The museum, which extended over two floors, featured various Ford vehicles, a theatre and some car-related games and activities. It was opened to the public by Jeff Kennett in April 1999. Around 20,000 visitors a year attended the centre.
  
  The centre closed its doors to the public on 29 July 2012 (10 years ago) (2012-07-29).
  
  