Pooseum of Modern (f)Art
Ever wondered what happens when you flush the toilet or what could happen if the wrong things are flushed? Do you know what a Fatberg is, or what the 3P's are? Come along to our Pooseum of Modern (f)Art and dive head first into all things sewer related. A free, family-friendly activity zone in central Geelong, with interactive and immersive art experiences.
What is it?
The Pooseum is a dynamic activity and exhibition space that entertains and educates visitors.
Opened for the first time in November 2024, the Pooseum hosts:
Do you want to build a fatberg?
Created by Norlane-based The Indirect Object, the large-scale 3-D art piece is designed to show how enormous and grotesque fatbergs can be.
Fatbergs feast on items that should never be flushed down the loo or washed down the drain, which form a messy mass to block our sewer systems.
Visitors of all ages will be able to add their own creative touches to the reproduction, ensuring it continually evolves during the exhibition.
Interactive installations
Designed and created by renowned artist Callum Preston, the colourful installations bring the region’s underground sewerage and wastewater system to life.
Activities include:
- Water use ball toss, a toilet overflow, and puzzles.
- Chill out zone and quieter play.
Round out your visit with a selection of books, colouring-in materials, crafts, free play and quizzes.
Where is it?
The Pooseum is located at the base of our Ryrie Street building (55-67 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220), accessible through the Aitchison Place entrance, facing the rear of Geelong Arts Centre.
When is it open?
The Pooseum will be open from 9.30am to 12 noon on the following dates during the summer school holidays:
- Monday 6 January 2025
- Friday 10 January 2025
- Monday 13 January 2025
- Friday 17 January 2025
- Monday 20 January 2025
- Friday 24 January 2025
During term 1 and 2, 2025, we will open to the public every Thursday from 9.30am to 10.30am.
School, kindergarten and other groups are invited to book in to visit the Pooseum at any time. Please email education@barwonwater.vic.gov.au to enquire.
Do I need to book or get tickets?
Entry is free. Bookings are not required for families or small groups during public opening times. Schools, kindergartens, and other groups can enquire about booking a session by emailing education@barwonwater.vic.gov.au
Geelong Design Week
Presented by Barwon Water and The Indirect Object, Do you want to build a fatberg? was among the events on offer during Geelong Design Week.
Where Learning Meets Fun!
