Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience
Address: 377 Russell St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Phone: 03 8663 7228 | Fax: 03 9650 2310
Email: info@oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Web: oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Overview
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 the 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.
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.
A ticket to the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience grants you visiting rights to the past, present and future of crime and justice in Australia.
Content: Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience
Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
Adult | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $25.00 |
Concession | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $20.00 |
Child | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $13.50 |
Family Two adults and up to two children.
Additional children $5 per child | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $55.00 |
National Trust Member With valid National Trust Membership Card | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 |
Free
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Cancellation and booking policy
Please contact Old Melbourne Gaol directly for the booking and cancellation policy.
More info
Local directions
For public transport to the Gaol, take the free City Circle tram or if travelling by train get off at Melbourne Central Station and walk up La Trobe Street until the corner of Russel Street and to the left is Old Melbourne Gaol.
Facilities
- Interpretive Centre
- Interactive Centre
Tourism awards
2010
- Victorian Tourism Awards
- Winner
2010
- Victorian Tourism Awards
- Hall Of Fame
Opening hours
Daily
9:30am
-5:00pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Memberships
- Cultural Tourism Industry Group
- Museums Australia
- National Trust
- Tourism Alliance Victoria
Additional business information
Hangman's Night Tours
Explore the Gaol by candlelight if you dare and discover the gruesome realities of prison life last century. Generally each Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm. In the summer this time is extended to 8.30pm. To book please call or visit the website.