Weekend Wanders · Melbourne Through Time
1845–1929 · Melbourne CBD · justice

Old Melbourne Gaol

Walk three levels of original cells and the gallows where Ned Kelly was executed. The wider precinct includes the former City Watch House and Magistrates Court

Plan the visitAllow 1.5–2 hours across the gaol, cells and legal precinct
Best timeDay visit for the full gaol; selected night tours suit older teens
CostPaid — family admission available
Family fitBest for ages 10+ · Teen appeal 5/5
FacilitiesToilets · Steps or limited access
DogsAssistance dogs only
Before you go: Confronting stories of imprisonment and execution; use judgment for younger visitors
Get directionsOpen photos and 3D mapOfficial visitor information