City Watch House |
The Watch House was built in 1909 and its original interior is complete in every respect.
The former City Watch House operated as Melbourne's central custody centre or 'holding place' for people arrested and awaiting trial.
For almost a century, every person arrested in Melbourne was lodged in the City Watch House opposite the Russell Street Police Station.
Today the cell block reverberates with the sounds of tourists walking where some of Australia's most infamous prisoners were once held.
The precinct includes Melbourne's oldest prison, the historic Magistrate's Court and former Police City Watch House and has been the heart of crime, law and order in Melbourne since the 1840's. Bushranger Ned Kelly and notorious gangster Squizzy Taylor have spent time within its walls.
Melbourne City Watch House (Next to Old Melbourne Gaol)
PACK HEADPHONES AND BE QR CODE READY!
Entry to the City Watch House includes access to QR codes which are scattered throughout the building.
To enjoy the trail, make sure you bring your own smart device with a functioning camera or reader app to scan the QR Codes located around the Watch House. We also recommend headphones so you can be fully immersed.
❊ Address ❊
℅ Naarm
⊜ 345 - 355 Russell Street Melbourne 3000 View Map
✆ Telephone: 03 8663 7228
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ City Watch House
➼ www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Old Melbourne Gaol
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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