Explore Old Melbourne Gaol’s chilling history, meet infamous inmates, and uncover secrets with a self-guided tour. Book your adventure today.
Explore Old Melbourne Gaol’s chilling history, meet infamous inmates, and uncover secrets with a self-guided tour. Book your adventure today.
- Old Melbourne Gaol - Since 1845, the Old Melbourne Gaol has been a significant part of Melbourne’s criminal history and is known as the city’s most daunting landmark. With over 130 executions, including the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, visitors can delve into the site’s extensive criminal past, experience the conditions faced by inmates, and…
- Old Melbourne Gaol - Since 1845, the Old Melbourne Gaol has been a significant part of Melbourne’s criminal history and is known as the city’s most daunting landmark. With over 130 executions, including the notorious bushranger Ned Kelly, visitors can delve into the site’s extensive criminal past, experience the conditions faced by inmates, and uncover untold stories.
With your ticket, you can explore the three levels of the original gaol, view the gallows where more than 100 individuals were executed, and see Ned Kelly’s death mask. Special exhibits highlight the history of the women and children associated with the gaol.
General Admission to the Gaol includes self-guided access, the option to download the Audio Guide App, and a National Trust Souvenir, which may include a tote bag, keyring, or stuffed toy, subject to availability.
- Admission Ticket
- Audio Guide
- National Trust Souvenir: which may be a tote bag, keyring or stuffed toy dependent on availability.
- Admission Ticket
- Audio Guide
- National Trust Souvenir: which may be a tote bag, keyring or stuffed toy dependent on availability.
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Food & Drink
- Add on tours are able to be purchased on site.
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Food & Drink
- Add on tours are able to be purchased on site.
Explore the historic Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne’s oldest and most notorious prison since 1845. Uncover the stories of some of Australia’s most infamous figures, such as bushranger Ned Kelly and gangster Squizzy Taylor, who were once incarcerated here.
With your ticket, you can wander through the three levels of the original gaol, view the gallows…
Explore the historic Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne’s oldest and most notorious prison since 1845. Uncover the stories of some of Australia’s most infamous figures, such as bushranger Ned Kelly and gangster Squizzy Taylor, who were once incarcerated here.
With your ticket, you can wander through the three levels of the original gaol, view the gallows where over 100 individuals met their end, and see Ned Kelly’s death mask. Special exhibits highlight the history of the Women and Children of the gaol.
General Admission to the Gaol includes self-guided access, the option to download the Audio Guide App, and a National Trust Souvenir, which may include a tote bag, keyring, or stuffed toy, subject to availability.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is conveniently located a short walk from Melbourne Central Station. Alternatively, you can take the free City Circle Tram to stop number seven at the corner of La Trobe and Russell Streets.
- The Gaol offers partial wheelchair accessibility, but please note that some areas, such as stairs and upper levels, may limit access.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
