Welcome to the Old Melbourne Gaol

Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrate's Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840's.

Most of Australia's infamous characters, including the iconic bushranger Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct. Today the award-winning tourism attraction is an opportunity to step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison; or be arrested in a modern-day Police Station and put yourself on trial in court.

A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol, Crime and Justice Experience grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia.

Education & Public Programs

The National Trust of Australia's (Vic) commitment to developing award-winning interpretation and community programs at our properties continue at the Old Melbourne Gaol - click here to see how you too can take part in this interactive learning experience.

NEWS- Ned Kellys remains identified

Old bones and new science - Ned Kelly’s story lives on

Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) has been able to positively identify some of the remains exhumed in an archaeological dig performed by Heritage Victoria at Pentridge in 2008.

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