Old Melbourne GaolTake a step back in time to see how life was in the historic 19th century prison.
Get the inside story on Melbourne’s murky past and see the gallows where iconic bushranger Ned Kelly was hanged.
During these school holidays, why not be arrested in a modern day police station and experience an environment unchanged since the police and inmates left in 1994 in the interactive Crime and Justice Experience.
Special V/Line offer You’ll receive a 20% discount on adult, child and concession tickets and 10% off a family ticket when you present a V/Line ticket valid on the day of purchase.
Your V/Line ticket allows you to travel on metropolitan trams, trains and buses at no extra cost. For more information see included metropolitan travel.
Tip: Travelling on V/Line during off-peak times is more convenient and cheaper!
Getting there The Old Melbourne Gaol is located at 377 Russell Street (between La Trobe and Victoria St).
V/Line has services to Melbourne from all over Victoria, taking you to Southern Cross Station, the city’s transport hub.
By train Catch a Metro train from Southern Cross Station to Melbourne Central Station (it’s just a three minute journey).
By foot Old Melbourne Gaol is an easy walk from Southern Cross Station and Melbourne Central Station.
Check the walking distance for Southern Cross at Google Maps and Melbourne Central Station.
Visit our interactive map to find this and other nearby attractions.
Other ideas For more great outings by train, explore Discover Victoria.