What type of landmark is Old Melbourne Gaol?

Old Melbourne Gaol is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.

How highly is Old Melbourne Gaol rated?

Old Melbourne Gaol holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 3,832 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.

How popular is Old Melbourne Gaol?

By visitor review volume, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks #80 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 16%), #19 of 93 in Victoria, and #8 of 13 in Melbourne.

How does Old Melbourne Gaol compare to other museums?

Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks #13 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.57.

What landmarks are near Old Melbourne Gaol?

The closest landmarks to Old Melbourne Gaol are Eight Hour Day Monument (79 m away), The Melbourne Central Clock (325 m away), Chinatown Melbourne (482 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.

Old Melbourne Gaol

377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

4.5(3,832 reviews)

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Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum in Melbourne, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3,832 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 13 landmarks in Melbourne.

Category: Museums
State: Victoria
Rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviews: 3,832
Melbourne rank: #8 of 13
National rank: #80 of 489

About Old Melbourne Gaol

Located in Melbourne, Victoria, Old Melbourne Gaol is catalogued as a museum — one of 54 museums tracked across Australia. Among Melbourne's landmarks it currently ranks #8 by visitor review volume, putting it comfortably inside the city's top ten.

Visitors rate Old Melbourne Gaol 4.5 out of 5 across 3,832 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the museums category nationally it ranks #13 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks #80 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 16%, putting it well ahead of most Australian landmarks for visitor attention. Within Victoria it sits at #19 of 93, and within the museums category it holds #13 of 54 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the museums average of 4.57, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Old Melbourne Gaol is located at 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Melbourne. For the wider context, the Melbourne city page ranks all 13 local landmarks side by side, and the Museums category page compares Old Melbourne Gaol with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Melbourne Gaol worth visiting?: Old Melbourne Gaol is a museum in Melbourne, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 3,832 visitor reviews. It ranks #8 of 13 landmarks in Melbourne.
Where is Old Melbourne Gaol?: Old Melbourne Gaol is located at 377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
What type of landmark is Old Melbourne Gaol?: Old Melbourne Gaol is categorised as museum. You can explore more museums across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Old Melbourne Gaol rated?: Old Melbourne Gaol holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 3,832 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Old Melbourne Gaol?: By visitor review volume, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks #80 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 16%), #19 of 93 in Victoria, and #8 of 13 in Melbourne.
How does Old Melbourne Gaol compare to other museums?: Among 54 museums catalogued across Australia, Old Melbourne Gaol ranks #13 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.57.
What landmarks are near Old Melbourne Gaol?: The closest landmarks to Old Melbourne Gaol are Eight Hour Day Monument (79 m away), The Melbourne Central Clock (325 m away), Chinatown Melbourne (482 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.