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Explore the history and stories of Victoria's oldest surviving prison with various tours and events. Experience the hangman's night, escape artists, ghosts, women and children of the gaol, and more.
- What’s On
Discover Old Melbourne Gaol's infamous Escape Artists in...
- The Site
When the Old Melbourne Gaol was built in the mid-1800s, it...
- History
The Gaol’s first cellblock was opened in 1845. Gold was...
- Visit & Contact
Location. The Old Melbourne Gaol is located at 377 Russell...
- Venue Hire
The Old Melbourne Gaol also offers Wedding Packages and...
- Buy Tickets
Old Melbourne Gaol is open 7 days from 10am to 5pm....
- Trail of Mystery
The Trail of Mystery is included FREE with entry to Old...
- Old Magistrates' Court
Old Magistrates’ Court. Stand in the dock, sit in the...
- Hangman's Night Tour
Please note our Night Tours are currently unavailable. What...
- City Watch House
From 1909 until 1994, the former City Watch House operated...
- What’s On
Visit the historic site of the former prison where Ned Kelly and other notorious criminals were executed. Explore the cells, gallows, exhibition and more with guided or night tours.
Old Melbourne Gaol Tours and Tickets. 1,270 reviews. The building that once held Victoria’s most notorious criminals is now one of Melbourne’s oldest surviving structures and a museum devoted to its past.
Old Melbourne Gaol Guided tours. Our most recommended Old Melbourne Gaol Guided tours. 1. Melbourne: Complete City Walking Tour. Experience Melbourne behind the scenes, uncovering unique and hidden laneways and street art.
Old Melbourne Gaol - What's On Melbourne. Heritage listed. Landmark. Visit Melbourne’s oldest prison, where most of Australia’s infamous characters, including bushranger Ned Kelly and gangster Squizzy Taylor, spent time. Enter the original gaol to see the execution area and Ned Kelly's death mask.
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