Verified Oct 4, 2026
Old Melbourne Gaol
Museum · Melbourne · Australia 🇦🇺
Only official site
oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Tickets online or at the entrance
“Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit or online via our website.” oldmelbournegaol.com.au
From the official ticket site: “Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit or online via our website.” oldmelbournegaol.com.au
Admission prices
Adult
A$38
$38
Reduced
for UNDER 30s
A$30
$30
Student
A$30
$30
Child (5–15 years)
A$22
$22
Family (2A + 2C)
A$90
$90
Family (1A + 2C)
A$70
$70
stated on oldmelbournegaol.com.au/tickets · checked 2026-10-05
PRICING $38 Adult $30 Concession & Student $30 for UNDER 30s $22 Child (5–15 years) $90 Family (2A + 2C) $70 Family (1A + 2C) $10 Extra Child (Family Ticket) FREE for National Trust Members (General Admission)
Practical
Old Melbourne Gaol: address
377 Russell Street Melbourne VIC 3000Open in Google Maps →✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au · 2026-10-06Old Melbourne Gaol: opening hours
Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-05Old Melbourne Gaol: closing days
Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-05Old Melbourne Gaol: what should I know before visiting?
The ticket is valid for the day of purchase only, re-entry throughout the day is allowed however tickets are non-transferable … The Gaol is self-guided and an hour is recommended to see the Gaol. On the weekends small group tours are available for an additional cost. Please note these tours are subject to availability and have limited capacity. … eating and drinking is not permitted in any of our heritage-listed buildings.✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-12Old Melbourne Gaol: how to get there
BY TRAIN The Gaol is a 5 minute walk from State Library Station and Melbourne Central Station. BY TRAM Catch the Route 30 or 35 (city circle) trams to Stop 8 Exhibition St, on La Trobe Street between Exhibition and Russell Streets. This stop is within the Free Tram Zone.✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-12Old Melbourne Gaol: parking
The Gaol does not have on-site parking but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several car parks close by including Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street.✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-05Old Melbourne Gaol: is it wheelchair accessible?
The Gaol is partially wheelchair accessible. The gaol is over 3 levels and due to the building's heritage status does not have lifts or ramps.✓ oldmelbournegaol.com.au/visit-and-contact · 2026-10-05
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