Museums & galleries
Old Melbourne Gaol
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
Plan your visit
Allow1–1.5 hours
Nearby places
2 nearby stopsBuild the next part of the day
Appears in itineraries
See it in a Sortie day
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→Questions travellers ask
What is Old Melbourne Gaol?
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
How long should I allow for Old Melbourne Gaol?
Allow 1–1.5 hours, based on 4 observed Sortie itinerary stops.
Build this into your Melbourne day
Use this place as an anchor, then layer nearby stops and a little breathing room around it.