Old Melbourne Gaol

Historic prison tours in Melbourne

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Where
Melbourne

About

Old Melbourne Gaol preserves Victoria’s oldest surviving prison and the stories of people held there. Families can explore the cells and historic buildings on a self-guided visit, use the included audio guide, and join separately scheduled experiences. The site is open daily in central Melbourne, except Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Opening hours

MondayToday
10am – 5pm
Tuesday
10am – 5pm
Wednesday
10am – 5pm
Thursday
10am – 5pm
Friday
10am – 5pm
Saturday
10am – 5pm
Sunday
10am – 5pm

Admissions

General Admission
Adult Admission$38
Concession$30
Special$30
Child Admission$22
Family Pass$85
Family Pass$65
Child Admission$10
Free EntryFree

Where you'll be

Old Melbourne Gaol

377 Russell Street
0.7 km

Old Melbourne Gaol

377 Russell Street

What you'll experience

  • Booking Required
  • Disability Inclusive

Good to know

Audio guide languages
Audio guide available in English and Mandarin.
Opening hours
Open 7 days from 10am to 5pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Admission includes
General admission includes a self-guided visit, Women & Children of the Gaol, and access to the audio guide.
Booking fee
Booking fees apply.

Organiser

OM

Old Melbourne Gaol

Old Melbourne Gaol is a National Trust heritage attraction in central Melbourne, preserving Victoria’s oldest surviving prison and presenting stories of crime, punishment and the city’s colonial history through self-guided visits, audio interpretation and scheduled tours.
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