Step into the chilling history of Old Melbourne Gaol, the feared Australian prison of the 19th century. Experience the cramped cells, cold walls, and the haunting tales of its notorious residents. Follow in the footsteps of the infamous gunslinger Ned Kelly, executed at the prison in 1880. Uncover the tragic miscarriages of justice and delve into Melbourne's early colonial history. Operated by the National Trust, the gaol holds the stories of Australia’s most infamous characters, including gangster Squizzy Taylor. With the Gaol Day Pass, explore the original gaol's three levels, witness the gallows where over 100 people met their fate, and discover Ned Kelly’s death mask. Special displays trace the history of the Women and Children of the gaol.