Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell Street (between La Trobe and Victoria Streets), Melbourne CBD VIC
About Old Melbourne Gaol
When the Old Melbourne Gaol was built in the mid-1800s, it dominated the Melbourne skyline as a symbol of authority. Inside the Gaol, dangerous criminals were held alongside petty offenders, the homeless and the mentally ill. Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the gaol was the scene of 133 hangings including Australia’s most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned Kelly. Today you can visit the Old Melbourne Gaol to find out what life was like for the men and women who lived and died here all those years ago.
More About Old Melbourne Gaol
Victoria's oldest surviving penal establishment provides an exhibition on 19th century gaol life. See the death masks & memorabilia of some of Melbourne's most notorious criminals or book a night performance by candelight with one of the warders.
Location & Map
377 Russell Street (between La Trobe and Victoria Streets), Melbourne CBD 3000 VIC - See Map
Opening Hours
DAILY 9.30am-5pm
