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Black and white photo taken inside Old Melbourne Gaol.

Old Melbourne Gaol

  • Heritage listed
  • Landmark

Visit Melbourne’s oldest prison, where most of Australia’s infamous characters, including bushranger Ned Kelly and gangster Squizzy Taylor, spent time.

Enter the original gaol to see the execution area and Ned Kelly's death mask. Join the charge sergeant on a tour of the cells at the former city watch house or take part in the recreation of a famous trail in the Old Magistrate's Court.

And if you're feeling really brave, come along after dark to take a night tour with the hangman or an evening ghost tour.

Special school holiday programs keep kids entertained and informed with tours and courtroom dramas.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • Closed
Tuesday
  • Closed
Wednesday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Thursday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Friday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm

Location

Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 9656 9889
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