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A dimly lit prison corridor with open cell doors, white brick walls, and a gated exit at the far end.

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About: Old Melbourne Gaol

The Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum in Victoria, Australia. The museum is devoted to the history of Melbourne's long-closed prison, which operated at the site between 1842 and 1929. The jail's list of notable inmates includes the legendary Australian bushranger Ned Kelly.

Old Melbourne Gaol

Sunday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Monday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Tuesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Wednesday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Thursday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Friday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Saturday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St, 3000, Melbourne
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