Built of bluestone and designed in the Pentonville style by Victoria's first colonial architect Henry Ginn, it displays the harsh, cold and bleak prison conditions of the day. The masonry and brickwork are among the best examples in the region.

Six hangings occurred at the prison. Murderer Thomas Menard was the last of these, and was executed on October 28th,1865.

Open: Saturday-Sunday : 1pm - 4pm
Public/School holidays : 1pm - 4pm