During the mid-19th century, Old Melbourne Gaol stood dominating Melbourne’s skyline as a symbol of authority when it was built. Inside the gaol, dangerous criminals were imprisoned alongside minor offenders, vagrants and the mentally ill. With your Old Melbourne Gaol tickets, explore the three floors of the original prison, witness the gallows where more than 100 people met their end, learn the true stories of the men and women who lived and died here years ago, and see the death mask of Ned Kelly. Visit Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne’s oldest and most feared prison, managed by the National Trust since 1845. See for yourself where some of Australia’s most notorious figures once served time behind bars.