Adelaide Gaol

Experience the intrigue of one of South Australia's oldest buildings and the eerie place almost 300,000 prisoners called home between 1841 and 1988.

One of South Australia's oldest buildings, Adelaide Gaol features unique architecture, and a wealth of history. Experience what life was like behind bars for almost 300,000 prisoners who once called Adelaide Gaol home. Open for business from 1841 to 1988, the Gaol was one of Australia's longest continuously operational prison facilities. Over 147 years, the Gaol housed some of the state's most not  ...