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4 – 19 Apr

Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure

  • Family and kids
  • Activity

These school holidays, Old Melbourne Gaol becomes the setting for a world-first immersive Billie B Brown experience, bringing one of Australia’s most loved children’s book characters to life inside Melbourne’s infamous historic goal.

Join Billie B and the Secret Mystery Club as they take on one of their trickiest cases yet – the hunt for a long-lost treasure hidden somewhere inside the gaol.

Perfect for curious kids, book lovers, and families looking for a fun and imaginative day out.

Note: the Billie B Brown activity is included with all Family Tickets.

Hours

Date Times
Sat 4 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 5 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 6 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 7 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 8 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 9 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 10 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 11 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 12 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Mon 13 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Tue 14 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wed 15 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thu 16 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Fri 17 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sat 18 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 19 Apr
  • 10am - 5pm 10:00am - 5:00pm

Location

Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Old Melbourne Gaol

Price and bookings

From $30 to $90

Book online for Billie B Brown and the Case of the Missing Treasure

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9656 9889
  • email address: bookings@nattrust.com.au
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