What’s On
- Weekdays during School Holidays
Weekdays during School Holidays (Selected Times) | $5 with General Admission TicketLed by our experienced guides, unlock the stories of Melbourne’s most infamous prison..
Daily in School Holidays
School Holidays | $5 with any General Admission TicketWhere History Meets Mystery these School Holidays..
Daily (Selected Times)
Daily (Select Times) | $5 with any General Admission Day PassBring the whole family along and discover what it’s like to ‘have the book thrown at you’ in this interactive expe..
Night Tour
Select Nights | Separate Ticket RequiredLet the Hangman show you around...
Weekends (Selected Times)
Weekends (Selected Times) | $5 with any General Admission TicketStep behind the walls of Old Melbourne Gaol, where Australia’s most notorious outlaw met his end — and the legend be..
Night Tour
Select Nights | Separate Ticket RequiredStep into the darkness between the walls of Old Melbourne Gaol where Australia’s most infamous outlaw met his end —..
Night Tour
Select Nights | Separate Ticket RequiredBrace yourself for the Gaol's most haunted stories...
Saturday 9 August
Saturday 9 AugustWhether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun couple of hours out, this festival is the perfect Melbourne..
Available Daily
Available Daily | Including with General Admission Day PassDelve into the highlights and history of Old Melbourne Gaol and enrich your understanding of this significant site. Our..
Tours & Experiences
Ned Kelly’s Last Stand
Trace Ned Kelly’s journey from his dramatic capture at Glenrowan to his final moments inside the Gaol. This tour brings to life the legend, the man, and the myths that surround him.
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Life in the Watch House
Led by a 'Charge Sergeant', this interactive experience places you in the role of the accused. Be 'arrested', processed, and confined inside the chilling walls of the former City Watch House.
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Hangman’s Night Tour
Explore the prison by lamplight as the Hangman leads you through tales of crime, punishment and justice. Gruesome, fascinating, and unforgettable, this night tour reveals the Gaol’s most sinister secrets.
Find out moreTake your place in history
Uncover the chilling stories of Victoria's oldest surviving prison.
Plan Your Visit
Open 7 Days
10am to 5pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell Street
between Victoria & La Trobe St
Melbourne Victoria 3000$38 Adult
$30 Concession
$22 Child (5 – 15 years)
$85 Family (2A + 2C)
National Trust Members receive free general admission
Melbourne’s most haunting and spell binding venue.
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