Old Melbourne Gaol Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Old Melbourne Gaol. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Tickets to the Old Melbourne Gaol cost AU$38 for adults, AU$30 for students and seniors, and AU$22 for children aged 5–15. Family tickets for one or two adults with two children are available to help you save money. Any tours or bonus experiences you wish to take cost extra.

Yes, guided tours are available at the Old Melbourne Gaol. Choose from two optional tours that add to your visiting experience for a small fee, or come back to the site in the evening for one of the museum’s ghost tours. Alternatively, download the audio guide smartphone app and listen with your own headphones as you explore independently.

It depends. Because of the mature nature of some exhibits at the Old Melbourne Gaol, the museum suggests children be at least around 10 years old. They recommend families look up what the museum covers and decide for themselves whether the exhibits will be suitable for their children.

You should allow at least 1–2 hours to visit the Old Melbourne Gaol. Optional tours of the site take roughly 30–45 minutes, but they don’t cover everything, and many visitors find that they prefer spending longer at the museum to visit without feeling rushed.

Partially—the ground floor of the Old Melbourne Gaol is wheelchair accessible and is where most of the information displays are located. However, access to the other two floors of the museum is only available by stairs as the heritage status of the building doesn’t allow for ramps or elevators.