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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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Izzy,  Australia Australia
16 Aug 2019
Excellent
Brilliant! Love the Watch House Experience and the info about Ned Kelly in the Gaol was great, highly recommend for adults and kids for a good laugh and interesting history
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Luz ,  Australia Australia
11 Sep 2023
Excellent
The Gaol was fantastic so much information and great stories. The escape tour amazing! The tour guide was great, he was fun , very informative and made the whole experience even better. He is a...
The Gaol was fantastic so much information and great stories. The escape tour amazing! The tour guide was great, he was fun , very informative and made the whole experience even better. He is a total Gem . Absolutely, loved this tour .
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Merelyn,  Australia Australia
09 May 2021
Excellent
We had a fun and informative family day. Our granddaughter loved doing the Cluedo and escape quiz experiences. It was also a timely reminder of a gruesome part of our history, and even though we...
We had a fun and informative family day. Our granddaughter loved doing the Cluedo and escape quiz experiences. It was also a timely reminder of a gruesome part of our history, and even though we still have a long way to go, progress in law has been made.
Old Melbourne Gaol

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

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
Sunday
10:00:00 - 17:00:00
Old Melbourne Gaol
377 Russell St, 3000, Melbourne
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