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  • A young girl standing in a dark corridor in Old Melbourne Gaol.
  • A mother and child in a jail cell at Old Melbourne Gaol, looking at pamphlets.
  • A mother and child at Old Melbourne Gaol, holding a pamphlet and standing on a walkway outside a jail cell.
  • A group of children surrounding an exhibit in a glass case beneath the cell walkways at Old Melbourne Gaol.
16 Sep – 1 Oct

Trail of Mystery at Old Melbourne Gaol

  • Family and kids
  • Entertainment

These Spring School Holidays, embark on an unforgettable adventure at Old Melbourne Gaol, a place of legend and mystery.

In this adventure, a burglar was seen fleeing the scene, but witnesses gave different descriptions of what the thief was wearing. Young detectives will need to solve a series of puzzles to discover the clues to find out who has stolen the precious object.

The Trail of Mystery takes place through the dark cells and halls of Melbourne's original gaol and is suitable for children aged eight and over, or those who are young at heart and love a puzzle adventure.

Take the whole family along and unlock the secrets of Melbourne’s past.

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Location

Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St
Melbourne 3000

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Price and bookings

Adult / general $35
Student / concession $30
Children $22

Free for children under 5

Book online for Trail of Mystery at Old Melbourne Gaol

Contact details

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