Old Melbourne GaolEST. 2000

Old Melbourne Gaol, Russell Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
We provide great entertainment value and can enliven your evening with a private tour of the Gaol, including a ghost tour.
Your guests will be met by a Sergeant at the charge desk, arrested, finger-printed and then taken to the cell block to be locked up.
We even provide entertainment highlights with guest appearances from historic characters such as Ned Kelly and gaol governors to roaming police sergeants.
Historic venue with a twist.
Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards.
Old Melbourne Gaol Exterior
In those cells, some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals were held including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.
Melbourne’s most unusual and spectacular venue .
Constructed in the mid-1800s and located in central Melbourne the Old Melbourne Gaol was built of blue stone and still contains the original cells.
One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the Gaol can transform through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.
The Gaol is centrally located and can host large numbers and cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.
Old Melbourne Gaol
We provide great entertainment value and can enliven your evening with a private tour of the Gaol, including a ghost tour.
Your guests will be met by a Sergeant at the charge desk, arrested, finger-printed and then taken to the cell block to be locked up.
We even provide entertainment highlights with guest appearances from historic characters such as Ned Kelly and gaol governors to roaming police sergeants.
Historic venue with a twist.
Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards.
Old Melbourne Gaol Exterior
In those cells, some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals were held including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.
Melbourne’s most unusual and spectacular venue .
Constructed in the mid-1800s and located in central Melbourne the Old Melbourne Gaol was built of blue stone and still contains the original cells.
One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the Gaol can transform through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.
The Gaol is centrally located and can host large numbers and cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.
Old Melbourne Gaol
We provide great entertainment value and can enliven your evening with a private tour of the Gaol, including a ghost tour.
Your guests will be met by a Sergeant at the charge desk, arrested, finger-printed and then taken to the cell block to be locked up.
We even provide entertainment highlights with guest appearances from historic characters such as Ned Kelly and gaol governors to roaming police sergeants.
Historic venue with a twist.
Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards.
Old Melbourne Gaol Exterior
In those cells, some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals were held including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.
Melbourne’s most unusual and spectacular venue .
Constructed in the mid-1800s and located in central Melbourne the Old Melbourne Gaol was built of blue stone and still contains the original cells.
One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the Gaol can transform through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.
The Gaol is centrally located and can host large numbers and cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.
Old Melbourne Gaol
We provide great entertainment value and can enliven your evening with a private tour of the Gaol, including a ghost tour.
Your guests will be met by a Sergeant at the charge desk, arrested, finger-printed and then taken to the cell block to be locked up.
We even provide entertainment highlights with guest appearances from historic characters such as Ned Kelly and gaol governors to roaming police sergeants.
Historic venue with a twist.
Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards.
Old Melbourne Gaol Exterior
In those cells, some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals were held including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.
Melbourne’s most unusual and spectacular venue .
Constructed in the mid-1800s and located in central Melbourne the Old Melbourne Gaol was built of blue stone and still contains the original cells.
One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the Gaol can transform through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.
The Gaol is centrally located and can host large numbers and cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.
Old Melbourne Gaol
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Up to 400 guests
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$90 - $1.1k

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It’s a ghost town over here! No, seriously… don’t be spooked by this historical and absolutely fascinating property! 

Considered one of Australia’s most captivating tourist attractions, the Old Melbourne Gaol makes for an over-the-top and mysterious venue spot for an event of any kind! Not only is this unique spot able to provide you with great entertainment value, but they also offer ghost tours that tell the many dark stories that have taken place! We suggest hosting and eerie, yet sophisticated Halloween party at this gem of a spot!

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Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversarybirthday partycharity eventcorporate eventdinner partyengagement partyholiday partyProduct Launchrehearsal dinner / Welcome Receptionsocial eventwedding ceremonywedding receptionWorkshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

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Style

ColonialCulturalVictorian

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Melbourne’s most unusual and spectacular venue

Winner of Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards.

Constructed in the mid-1800s and located in central Melbourne the Old Melbourne Gaol was built of blue stone and still contains the original cells. In those cells, some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals were held including the infamous bushranger Ned Kelly.

One of Australia’s most fascinating tourist attractions, the Gaol can transform through lighting into an unexpected and unique setting in the heart of Melbourne.

The Gaol is centrally located and can host large numbers and cater for a variety of corporate and private functions.

We provide great entertainment value and can enliven your evening with a private tour of the Gaol, including a ghost tour. We even provide entertainment highlights with guest appearances from historic characters such as Ned Kelly and gaol governors to roaming police sergeants.

Capacity

130Seated200Buffet400Standing
Fees

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No
Estimated price per head
$65 – $90

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Celebrations hosted here since
2000
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Catering
Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking venue

Onsite amenities

Street ParkingDining ChairsDining TablesOnsite Restrooms