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  • Two people in Old Melbourne Gaol walking along a darkend
  • Three people inside a dimly-lit room, one holding a lantern, all looking upwards.
  • Two people outside Old Melbourne Gaol at night, the lights inside visible through tiny windows.
2 – 23 Oct

Hangman's Night Tour

  • Heritage listed
  • Tour

Let the Hangman guide you through every corner of Old Melbourne Gaol and its disturbing history, with no stone left unturned. What dark and grisly stories will the Hangman uncover?

As daylight fades, the gaol becomes dark and atmospheric. The Hangman’s Night Tour delves into the macabre accounts and haunted history associated with the Gaol.

This night tour is conducted in the dark and includes confined spaces, and appropriate footwear is recommended.

Due to the sometimes graphic nature of the tales, this immersive tour is not recommended for children under 16 years of age.

Hours

Date Times
Fri 2 Oct
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 9 Oct
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 16 Oct
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 23 Oct
  • 6.30pm - 7.30pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • 8pm - 9pm 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Location

Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for Old Melbourne Gaol

Price and bookings

Adult / general $45
Senior $40
Student / concession $40
Book online for Hangman's Night Tour

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9656 9889
  • email address: bookings@nattrust.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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