Welcome to the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime and Justice Experience education program designed to inspire the heads, hearts and hands of our future decision-makers.

The Old Melbourne Gaol Crime and Justice Experience integrates the Old Melbourne Gaol with the former City Watch House and Court One of the former Magistrates' Court, in a unique and innovative central business district site that provides learners with a contemporary educational experience.

When your students visit this historic precinct we will challenge their preconceived notions of human rights, citizenship and justice, and in so doing, stir them into considering what kind of world they want to live in.

Contact us for bookings and more information.

Year levels

Learning programs cater for students from Year 5 through to VCE, ESL and tertiary groups.

To foster active learning partnerships that begin before your visit, all programs come with innovative teaching and learning support materials.

Programs

The precinct's education programs include:

• Court Room Dramas (scroll down to see a court room drama in action)
• Watch House Experience
• Old Melbourne Gaol tours

These programs are tailored to particular curriculum areas. Download "Curriculum links and recommendations" (PDF) 27.1KB.

Combining programs

By combining a number of programs at The Old Melbourne Gaol Crime and Justice Experience students can explore the full story of justice; from being charged with a crime, through the decision-making processes and finally to freedom or punishment.

Watch a courtroom drama in action

The National Trust runs education programs at many properties throughout Victoria. Find out more about the range of programs available.

The Team at Old Melbourne Gaol working with our partners to ensure your camp is fun, educational and easily bookable.