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Old Melbourne Gaol

Benefit: Single Entry
Regular Price: Adult SGD 25.50; Child SGD 13.66
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Attraction Highlights

  • Walk inside Australia's oldest prison
  • Be arrested in a modern-day Police Station
  • Visit the prison where Ned Kelly and Squizzy Taylor stayed
  • Try putting yourself on trial in court
  • Entertaining and educational trip for the whole family
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Benefit:

Single Entry

Regular Price: Adult SGD 25.50; Child SGD 13.66
Important Notes
Please note that due to renovation work, the Watch House will not be included with your entry.

From 10th July the following experiences will be included with your entry.

Weekdays -Escape Artists – a guided tour of the outside grounds where some great escape stories will be told. Tours running at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. (Maximum 30 people per tour).

Weekends – Magistrates Memoirs – a look inside the Former Magistrates Court, historical facts provided and a chance to take a selfie in a judges outfit. Sessions running at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Address Corner Russell and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Collection Information Please present your pass to the staff at the ticket counter on the day of your visit for entry
Phone (03) 8663 7228
Email: [email protected]
Work Hours Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm: Open daily during school holidays
Closed Days Monday & Tuesday (except School Holidays), Good Friday, Christmas Day
Website http://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

What to expect

Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th-century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court.

Home to Melbourne's oldest prison, historic Magistrates' Court and former Police City Watch House, Russell Street has been at the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840s.

Things to look out for

Most of Australia's infamous characters, including iconic bushranger, Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within the walls of this amazing precinct.

Helpful Tips

Old Melbourne Gaol is conveniently located a two-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station.

Important Notes

Please note that due to renovation work, the Watch House will not be included with your entry.

From 10th July the following experiences will be included with your entry.

Weekdays -Escape Artists – a guided tour of the outside grounds where some great escape stories will be told. Tours running at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm. (Maximum 30 people per tour).

Weekends – Magistrates Memoirs – a look inside the Former Magistrates Court, historical facts provided and a chance to take a selfie in a judges outfit. Sessions running at 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Address Corner Russell and Victoria Streets, Melbourne
Phone (03) 8663 7228
Work Hours Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm: Open daily during school holidays
Closed Days Monday & Tuesday (except School Holidays), Good Friday, Christmas Day
Website http://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au