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MuseumGreek Precinct
Old Melbourne Gaol
- 4.53.9k reviews
- Closed now
Former 1800s jail with Ned Kelly history, death masks, self-guided visits and evening watch house and ghost tours.
Quick answers
Old Melbourne Gaol in short
When is Old Melbourne Gaol open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Old Melbourne Gaol?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Old Melbourne Gaol indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Old Melbourne Gaol good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Old Melbourne Gaol cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Old Melbourne Gaol?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Old Melbourne Gaol?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Old Melbourne Gaol?
377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Old Melbourne Gaol wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:15 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 10km/h
- 12am
10° - 1am9°
- 2am8°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowsunday10 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Old Melbourne Gaol
- 2 Eight Hour Day Monument · 1 min
- 3 Prologue Cafe Melbourne · 2 min
- 4 Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅 · 3 min
- 5 THE CURTIN (John Curtin hotel) · 3 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 3.9k reviews
Known for
- Ned Kelly
- Death masks
- Watch house tour
- Ghost tour
What people say
- People like:
- Ned Kelly history, atmospheric cells, watch house and ghost tours
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowEight Hour Day MonumentLandmark · 1 min walk
Prologue Cafe MelbourneBrunch · 2 min walk
Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠火锅Hot pot · 3 min walk
THE CURTIN (John Curtin hotel)Pub · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.