What are the opening hours?

Monday 10am - 4pm Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 8:30pm Friday 10am - 8:30pm Saturday 10am - 8:30pm Sunday 10am - 4pm

Pentridge Prison Tours

Home
Australia
Melbourne, VIC
Pentridge Prison Tours

Est.1851 Pentridge was Victoria’s central prison and the most well-known gaol in the State’s history.
(4)

22/09/2024

"Pentridge Prison H Division, once home to many a vagabond, now only home to tragics like me..." - words and image by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

Book a tour: https://bit.ly/3Pyxtk7

19/09/2024

Explore Pentridge after dark on a H Division Night Tour 🌙

🗓️ Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

18/09/2024

Unlock value these Spring School Holidays with a Prison Explorers Pass from
two epic experiences, at one amazing price! 🎫

With the Prison Explorers Pass, you'll enjoy:

Prison Break Explorers: Kids Prison Adventure 🕵️‍♀️
Dive into the captivating history of Pentridge Prison with the engaging and interactive family tour. Explore the former cells, hear the stories of infamous inmates, and try to crack the case to stop a daring escape.

Old Melbourne Gaol ⛓️
Step back in time at the iconic . Wander the chilling corridors, uncover
tales of notorious criminals like Ned Kelly and Squizzy Taylor, and get a glimpse of what life was like behind bars in the 19th century.

Limited time only - valued for the Spring School Holidays.

🔗 Get your pass: https://bit.ly/3Xbfhke

16/09/2024

Did you know Ned Kelly spent time at Pentridge Prison?

Ned was briefly imprisoned at Pentridge in 1873 for the simple crime of stealing a horse. It's not clear whether Ned knew that the horse was stolen, having borrowed it from a family friend, but nonetheless was found guilty of the crime and sentenced to three years of hard labour.

Ned started his sentence at Beechworth Gaol, until February 1873, when he was transferred to Pentridge with half the sentence left to serve.

On arrival, Ned was taken to a building now referred to as B Division for a brief six-week stint in the prison’s introductory isolation period. After this gruelling six weeks, Ned would have been moved to C Division, where he would serve the hard labour assigned to his sentence.

He may have worked out down the Merri Creek quarries mining for bluestone, or in the stone yards breaking down this bluestone into the refined blocks that can still be seen around Pentridge today.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4d2llkQ

15/09/2024

Check out this great shot of H Division by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

Book a tour: https://bit.ly/3Pyxtk7

11/09/2024

Join us for a unique Thursday Dinner and Night Tour at Pentridge Prison 🍽️ ⛓️

Explore the historic site after dark while enjoying a delicious dinner at . Then explore H Division where you’ll uncover and explore some of the more notorious chapters in Australian penal history.

🗓️ 7pm - 10pm Thursdays
🎟️ Book via the link in our bio

11/09/2024

05/09/2024

Following the death of Victoria’s then Inspector-General of penal establishments, John Giles Price – killed by a convict assault at Gellibrand Point, Williamstown in 1857 – it became evident that Government needed to address the inadequacies of the failing prison hulks and poor conditions of the stockade, which were makeshift, insecure and cramped.

Price’s violent death caused a public outcry and spurred the government into action. Although a detested and brutal administrator, in death Price became instrumental to the development of a penal system with more humane aspirations.

When William Thomas Napier Champ was appointed in Prices’ stead, the transformation of the stockade into a fully-fledged penitentiary began in earnest.

01/09/2024

"Pentridge - where Mark "Chopper" Read was imprisoned in H Division - and where Wayne Kerrigan was serving time in the castle 🤣 really cool spot which now has a fancy mall in the middle of it as well as apartments..." - words and image by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

28/08/2024

A Night Out at Pentridge Prison 🗝️ 🍷

Step into a world of history and unique entertainment at

1️⃣ H Division Night Tours |
As night descends upon Pentridge Prison, your tour guide will lead you through the notorious tales that have established H Division’s reputation as a fearsome correctional facility.

2️⃣ Enjoy a 2-course dinner at
Experience dishes specially selected by North & Common Chef's using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to ensure the selection is always fresh and aligned with the season.

3️⃣ Visit a wine bar like no other
Meet your host, who will guide you through this unconventional space until you find yourself ensconced in a sumptuous, subtly lit booth. Enjoy a selection of wines within a novel-like menu that weaves together travel stories of faraway vineyards.

Book a Dine and Tour package to receive a 2-course meal at North & Common and a Pentridge Prison Tour of H Division every Thursday night and Saturday afternoon: https://bit.ly/3xFdVVO

26/08/2024

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Four ⛓️

Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison.

Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

25/08/2024

Pentridge by night as photographed by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

Book a night tour: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

18/08/2024

How amazing is this drawing of Pentridge Prison by 🎨

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

15/08/2024

📸 Pentridge Prisoners in 1896

Book a tour: https://bit.ly/44wiZH2

14/08/2024

Are you a Pentridge local? Subscribe to our mailing list to receive 20% off B-Division and H-Division Tours at Pentridge Prison for the final weeks of Winter ❄️

Sign up for your discount: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

12/08/2024

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Three ⛓️

Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison.

Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

11/08/2024

"Made it as a visitor, not an inmate." - words and images by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

08/08/2024

📸 B Division, Pentridge Prison in 1981

Book a tour of B Division: https://bit.ly/46ehMFO

05/08/2024

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Two ⛓️

Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison.

Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

04/08/2024

"History is wild ⚖️⛓️⚰️🧿🪦" - words and image by

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

01/08/2024

The First Nations Experience of Pentridge Prison with Chris Austin

The tour will explore B-Division and alongside a National Trust guide, Chris will talk about his experience as an inmate at Pentridge and how he came to use art to express the culture of First Nations people and their experience of incarceration.

Pentridge Prison Tours commissioned work from Chris Austin for both the Warder’s Residence and B-Division, and Chris’s personal and authentic storytelling is integral to the Pentridge Prison Tours experience.

📍 Commencing at the Warders Building (Former Warders Residence)
🗓️ 11:30am - 1pm 31 Aug 2024
🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3LCXexT

30/07/2024

Embark on a discomforting experience this Thursday night at Pentridge Prison for an eerie winter night out.

As night descends upon Pentridge Prison, your tour guide will lead you through the notorious tales that have established H Division's reputation as a fearsome correctional facility.

Don't miss out on this skin crawling experience!

🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

28/07/2024

"some very grim stories about H block tonight" - words and images by .mcdonald.au

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

Book a tour: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

25/07/2024

📸 Pentridge Prison in 1861

State Library Victoria Charlier, J.-B. (1861). Pentridge gaol. [picture].

24/07/2024

Discover B Division

Step into history with our exclusive tours, offering rare access to parts of B Division usually closed to the public.

🔸Wander through the remains of the Panopticon, an 18th-century airing yard once used for surveillance and control.
🔸Explore the former Chaplain’s office and prisoners’ cells in the South Wing of B Division.

🗓️ Tours run daily.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now: https://bit.ly/46ehMFO

Don't miss out on this unique historical experience!

21/07/2024

Thanks for sharing your perspective of Pentridge Prison .razak

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

∙

∙

∙

18/07/2024

📸: Jordan, A. (1968). A group of prisoners walking towards the prison farm, Pentridge Prison / Alan K. Jordan.

17/07/2024

Our Warders Upstairs Exhibition: Crime Time TV is ending this Sunday! 📺

Spanning over 100 years, Australian crime and justice dramas have played a pivotal role in the evolution of the Australian film and television industry. A popular genre, crime drama is a strong vehicle for introducing topical issues, confronting ideas and flagging social change.

From Homicide to Blue Heelers, enjoy revisiting your favourite Australian crime TV shows and characters through posters, costume and props.

Crime Time TV is a touring exhibition from the

📍 Warders Upstairs at Pentridge Prison Tours
🗓️ Open Thursday to Sunday 10.30am – 4pm
🎟️ FREE Entry

15/07/2024

Provide your students with a chance to learn through seeing, doing and feeling with an education program at Pentridge Prison Tours ⚖️

Pentridge Prison Tours provides a unique opportunity to move beyond the theoretical approach to learning and gives students the chance to experience the setting and implications of social, economic and environmental change borne from our evolving legal system.

We're currently taking bookings for Terms 3 and 4: https://bit.ly/3LtIF03

14/07/2024

H Division through the lens of

📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in ! And be sure to tag us

Address

1 Champ Street
Melbourne, VIC
3058

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 8:30pm
Friday	10am - 8:30pm
Saturday	10am - 8:30pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Website

https://pentridgeprisontours.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Pentridge Prison Tours posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Videos

Explore Pentridge after dark on a H Division Night Tour 🌙 🗓️ Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 🎟️ Purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3DDs0CO

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Four ⛓️

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Four ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Three ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Three ⛓️

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Three ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Two ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Two ⛓️

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part Two ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Prisoner Profiles: John Weachurch Part One ⛓️ Tour guide Damien shares the intriguing story of John Weachurch, a former inmate of Pentridge Prison. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below 👇

Inside Pentridge Prison

Thanks for sharing your perspective of Pentridge Prison @farisha.razak 📸 Share your best Pentridge Prison photos for a chance to be featured in #PicOfTheWeek! And be sure to tag us @pentridgeprison_tours ∙ ∙ ∙ #PentridgePrisonTours #ExplorePentridge #PentridgeHistory #HistoricPentridge #PentridgePrison #MelbourneTours #MelbourneHistory #MelbourneAttractions #VisitMelbourne #coburg #coburg3058 #discovercoburg #melbournelife

Did you know there was an escape from Pentridge Prison in 1982? One of our Pentridge Prison tour guides, Michelle, witnessed the entire event! During a theatre performance of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in the A Division Mess Hall, armed robber Peter Patrick Clune disguised himself in women’s clothes and a wig, which a friend had smuggled in for him. Remarkably, he walked right out of the prison. Clune was recaptured in Sydney seven months later. Hear Michelle’s firsthand account of this daring escape! ∙ ∙ ∙ #PentridgePrisonTours #ExplorePentridge #PentridgeHistory #HistoricPentridge #prisonescape #PentridgePrison #MelbourneTours #MelbourneHistory #MelbourneAttractions #VisitMelbourne #coburg #coburg3058 #discovercoburg #melbournelife

1982 Escape 🏃

Pentridge Prison Tours 🗝️

🗝️ Discover the history of Pentridge Prison with our guided tours! Explore the heritage-listed prison with immersive audio and National Trust guides. Tours run from Thursday to Monday, including special night tours from Thursday to Saturday. 🎧🏛️ Unlock access to B-Division and H-Division, and gift vouchers are available for all tours. Enjoy a special winter school holiday offer! Purchase a Prison Explorers pass and unlock entry to the Pentridge Prison Break Explorers: Kids Prison Adventure, plus general access to @oldmelbgaol. 🔗 Book your adventure: https://bit.ly/44wiZH2 🎥: @neishabreen

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Four | Luigi 🎙️

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Four | Luigi 🎙️ Join us as we delve into the stories behind our wonderful tour guides at Pentridge Prison Tours! In the third episode, we speak with Michelle about her connection to Pentridge Prison and the story she loves to share most on tours. 🔗 Book a tour: https://bit.ly/44wiZH2 Have you been on a tour with Luigi? Leave a comment below ⬇️

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Three | Michelle 🎙️ Join us as we delve into the stories behind our wonderful tour guides at Pentridge Prison Tours! In the third episode, we speak with Michelle about her connection to Pentridge Prison and the story she loves to share most on tours. 🔗 Book a tour via the link in our bio Have you been on a tour with Michelle? Leave a comment below ⬇️ ∙ ∙ ∙ #PentridgePrisonTours #ExplorePentridge #PentridgeHistory #HistoricPentridge #PentridgePrison #MelbourneTours #MelbourneHistory #MelbourneAttractions #VisitMelbourne #coburg #coburg3058 #discovercoburg #melbournelife

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Three | Michelle 🎙️

National Volunteer Week 💛

It's National Volunteer Week, and we’d love to share the inspiring journey of our Operations Coordinator, Chris. He began his career as a volunteer with National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and is now a crucial part of the operations at Pentridge Prison Tours. 💛 Are you interested in volunteering with the National Trust? Discover our current volunteer opportunities: https://bit.ly/3K5uRYq Do you have a question for Chris? Leave a comment below ⬇️ #NationalVolunteerWeek

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Two | Damien 🎙️

Pentridge Revealed: Meet Your Guides - Episode Two | Damien 🎙️ Join us as we delve into the stories behind our wonderful tour guides at Pentridge Prison Tours! In the second episode, we speak more with Damien about their recommendations for a great day at Pentridge Prison! 🔗 Book a tour: https://bit.ly/44wiZH2 Have you been on a tour with Damien? Leave a comment below ⬇️

A - Division Chapel

Pentridge Prison Chapel ⛪️ Damien delves into the intriguing history of the A-Division Chapel and its significance during the prison's operational years. Do you have a question for Damien? Leave a comment below ⬇️ Book a tour: https://bit.ly/44wiZH2

Get to know the Pentridge Prison Tour Guides - Episode One | Damien 🎙️ Join us in a new series as we delve into the stories behind our wonderful tour guides at Pentridge Prison Tours! In the first episode, we speak with Damien about how they became a tour guide. Click the link in our bio to book a tour to hear Damien's favourite story! Have you got any questions for Damien? Leave a comment below ⬇️

Sneaking into Prison | Part Four

Sneaking into Prison | Part Four We've all heard stories of prisoners trying to escape from prison, but have you heard of former prisoners attempting to sneak back in? Damien shares how the penalties were raised from a 3 month prison sentence to a 2 year sentence for people who broke into the Prison @nationaltrustvic #PentridgePrison #PentridgePrisonTours #Pentridge #ntv #nationaltrustvic #australiantruecrime #truecrime #prisoners #melbournecriminals #whatsonmelbourne #prisontours #thingstodomelbourne

Sneaking into Prison | Part Three

Sneaking into Prison | Part Three We've all heard stories of prisoners trying to escape from prison, but have you heard of former prisoners attempting to sneak back in? Damien shares how the children of the Pentridge Prison Officers worked as intermediaries for the prisoners. @nationaltrustvic #PentridgePrison #PentridgePrisonTours #Pentridge #ntv #nationaltrustvic #australiantruecrime #truecrime #prisoners #melbournecriminals #whatsonmelbourne #prisontours #thingstodomelbourne