Historic site
Old Melbourne Gaol
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Tips from locals
Atif
March 12, 2022
Haven't been there yet but this keeps popping up socially, they've got new escape rooms along with their flagship tours and cafe.
Paul & Marco
January 24, 2022
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a former jail and current museum on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House and City Courts buildings, and opposite the Russell Street Police Headquarters. It was first constructed starting in 1839, and during its operation as a prison between 1845 and 1924, it held and executed some of Australia's most notorious criminals, including bushranger Ned Kelly and serial killer Frederick Bailey Deeming. In total, 133 people were executed by hanging. Though it was used briefly during World War II, it formally ceased operating as a prison in 1924; with parts of the jail being incorporated into the RMIT University, and the rest becoming a museum.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a former jail and current museum on Russell Street, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It consists of a bluestone building and courtyard, and is located next to the old City Police Watch House and City Courts buildings, and opposite the Russell Street Police Headquarters. I…
Tamara
April 18, 2017
History relevant to Ned Kelly, a famous Australian bush ranger.
Rebecca
January 28, 2017
Ned Kelly was a 'guest'
Anthony
January 10, 2017
Great place to tour and see the history of Melbourne
Unique things to do nearby
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Location
377 Russell St
Melbourne, VIC