Adelaide Gaol Historic Site and Museum

The Adelaide Gaol was a working prison between 1841 and 1988. It is now a museum, which tells the Gaol’s 147 year history in displays, exhibitions and tours. Displays include the story of Elizabeth Woolcock, the only woman to be hanged in South Australia and Sister Mary MacKillop, a regular visitor to both male and female inmates.

Guided tours last for one-and-a-half to two hours and can be arranged for groups. There are also regular Sunday tours at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. , self-guided tours are also available. Torchlight night tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more, or you can participate in a 'public tour' of up to 20 people held on the first and third Thursday of every month. Be among those who have seen and heard strange things in the Gaol! Night tours are not suitable for those under 15 years of age. Bookings are essential.