Old Melbourne Gaol - General Admission - January
Event Information
About this event
When the Old Melbourne Gaol was built in the mid-1800s, it dominated the Melbourne skyline as a symbol of authority. Inside the Gaol, dangerous criminals were held alongside petty offenders, the homeless and the mentally ill.
Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the Gaol was the scene of 133 hangings, including one of Australia’s most infamous citizen: the bushranger Ned Kelly.
Your ticket includes: Self-guided entry to two buildings, the Old Melbourne Gaol and City Watch House, as well as access to download the audio guide app. Please make sure to pack your headphones!
Find out more about the Cluedo Experience an additional $5 on your admission ticket. See more below.
Timed and limited capacity for each session
Due to COVID-19 we are running timed sessions and the Watch House Experience is now a self-guided experience. Tickets include 1 hour in the Old Melbourne Gaol and 40 minutes in the Watch House. We suggest pre-purchasing your tickets online. You can purchase tickets upon arrival, however, there may be a wait due to capacity guidelines.
As capacity restrictions apply, we have timed session admission:
- 10am Old Melbourne Gaol entry with an 11am Watch House entry
- 11am Old Melbourne Gaol entry with a 12pm Watch House entry
- 12pm Old Melbourne Gaol entry with a 1pm Watch House entry
- 1pm Old Melbourne Gaol entry with a 3pm Watch House entry
- 3pm Old Melbourne Gaol entry with a 4pm Watch House entry
The Old Melbourne Gaol will be open Wednesdays to Sundays (closed Mondays and Tuesdays).
Cluedo Experience
Step back in time to solve a mysterious murder, in this world-first event that brings the iconic board game Cluedo to life. The Cluedo Experience is an additional $5 on your admission ticket. For more information click here.
Please note: the Cluedo Experience is designed for players aged 12 years and above.
COVID Conditions of Entry
The safety of our visitors and staff remain our top priority. We have put measures in place to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone. Please note the following protective measures and conditions of entry will apply to all visitors and staff.
Conditions of Entry:
- Masks will be mandatory indoors for all visitors aged eight years and over.
- You must register your details upon entry by scanning the Service Victoria QR Code, please download the Service Victoria app prior to your visit for a smooth check-in process.
- Observe personal health and hygiene measures, as well as safe social distancing signage and contactless transactions.
- Understand that areas may be partially closed off to implement safety protocols.
Updated Conditions
Please be aware double vaccination status will be required for all visitors (over 18), staff, volunteers and contractors to National Trust of Australia (Victoria) properties. Note: this does not apply to those with a valid medical exemption.
You will be required to present proof of your COVID-19 vaccination on check-in with our friendly COVID marshal. Please see below for acceptable proof of vaccination status:
Acceptable proof of vaccination status includes:
• COVID-19 Digital Certificate uploaded to the Services Victoria app
• COVID-19 Digital Certificate uploaded to phone wallet/saved to smartphone
• Printed Australian Immunisation Register certificate together with photo ID
• Printed COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate together with photo ID
• Medical exemption with valid, original letter signed and issued by a specified medical practitioner class ID together with photo ID
Please note the following will not be accepted as proof of vaccination status:
• Vaccine appointment card
• Valid vaccination documentation without proof of ID
• Negative COVID-19 test result
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
For a smooth check-in progress, you can download the Service Victoria app and attach your proof of vaccination prior to your visit.
We ask that you treat our team with respect. Any rude and abusive behaviour will not be tolerated.
National Trust of Australia (Victoria) COVID Safe Plan
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has prepared this plan to minimise the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission occurring to stakeholders, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors. This plan is based on a review of risks to operations, both offices, gardens and spaces open to the public.
For more information please visit www.nationaltrust.org.au/covid-19-information