Old Melbourne Gaol
A 19th-century bluestone prison where legendary bushranger Ned Kelly was hanged. Visitors can experience the cells and join night-time ghost tours.
The prison opened in 1845 and remained in use until its closure in 1924. During that time, more than a hundred executions took place here. Exhibits include a death mask of Kelly and replica armour. The admission ticket includes an immersive 'arrest' experience at the neighbouring City Watch House, where actors playing police officers 'interrogate' visitors on-site. Tickets cost about AU$35, and night-time paranormal tours are also available. The gaol is on Russell Street, north of the CBD, about a five-minute walk from the State Library.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- State Library Victoria
- Chinatown, Melbourne
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Block Arcade & Royal Arcade
- Melbourne Museum
- Queen Victoria Market
- Degraves Street & Centre Place
- Hosier Lane