Richmond Gaol Historic Site, Tasmania.

Richmond Gaol Historic Site, Tasmania. The Richmond Gaol is the oldest Convict Gaol in Australia, still in original condition. Construction of the Gaol - using convict labour - commenced in 1825.

The Richmond Gaol is now over 200years old. www.richmondgaol.com.au www.richmondgaol.com.au
Richmond Gaol in Tasmania, Australia is an historic site and popular visitor attraction. Complete with visitor information, site guide, souvenir and gift shop, we invite you to take a step back in time and explore the original gaol buildings and rooms. Read the stories of the men and women who passed throug

h these doors. Step inside solitary confinement cells and experience the isolation of imprisonment. Listen to the special sound effects to enhance the experience, creating an atmosphere beyond description. Built in 1825 - 5 years before Port Arthur and still in its original condition. Visiting Tasmaniaโ€™s Richmond Gaol is not to be missed. Now with an eye spy for the children!! Price is only
$12 an adult
$6 a child (5 -16yrs)
or $30 a family (2 adults + 1 or more children)

05/06/2026

The Richmond Gaol is open 9am - 5pm as usual this long weekend for The Kingโ€™s Birthday!

28/04/2026

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜๐—•๐—œ๐—˜? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

If you're looking for a budget-friendly day out thatโ€™s actually educational, Richmond Gaol is the spot. Between the spooky cells and the treasure hunt, itโ€™s a guaranteed winner.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ DEAL: Kids get in FREE with a paying adult. Just show the LetsGoKids voucher in app at the entrance!

๐Ÿ“ Richmond Gaol, 37 Bathurst St, Richmond.
โฐ Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm.

Autumn at The Richmond Gaol ๐Ÿ“ธ Sarah Brett
28/04/2026

Autumn at The Richmond Gaol

๐Ÿ“ธ Sarah Brett

Happy School Holidays ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ donโ€™t forget kids are free with a paying adult if you have the letโ€™s go kids book or app!! L...
17/04/2026

Happy School Holidays ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒˆ donโ€™t forget kids are free with a paying adult if you have the letโ€™s go kids book or app!! LetsGoKids

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜๐—•๐—œ๐—˜? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

If you're looking for a budget-friendly day out thatโ€™s actually educational, Richmond Gaol is the spot. Between the spooky cells and the treasure hunt, itโ€™s a guaranteed winner.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ DEAL: Kids get in FREE with a paying adult. Just show the LetsGoKids voucher in app at the entrance!

๐Ÿ“ Richmond Gaol, 37 Bathurst St, Richmond.
โฐ Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm.

The Holey Dollar:The first Australian-minted currency, the Holey Dollar, emerged in 1813 in New South Wales as a respons...
12/04/2026

The Holey Dollar:

The first Australian-minted currency, the Holey Dollar, emerged in 1813 in New South Wales as a response to coin shortages, with Governor Lachlan Macquarie having 40,000 Spanish coins counterstamped, featuring a distinctive outer ring.

Replica coins are available in the Richmond Gaol gift shop for $20 each.

The Richmond Gaol is open 9am - 5pm - 7 days per week.

Richmond Bridge - 1823๐Ÿ“ธ Sarah Brett
02/04/2026

Richmond Bridge - 1823

๐Ÿ“ธ Sarah Brett

We hope to see you at the Richmond Gaol!
02/04/2026

We hope to see you at the Richmond Gaol!

๐—ช๐—ต๐—ผ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜๐—•๐—œ๐—˜? ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ

If you're looking for a budget-friendly day out thatโ€™s actually educational, Richmond Gaol is the spot. Between the spooky cells and the treasure hunt, itโ€™s a guaranteed winner.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ DEAL: Kids get in FREE with a paying adult. Just show the LetsGoKids voucher in app at the entrance!

๐Ÿ“ Richmond Gaol, 37 Bathurst St, Richmond.
โฐ Open 7 days, 9am - 5pm.

02/04/2026

Happy Easter ๐Ÿฃ
The Richmond Gaol is open 9am - 5pm every day this long weekend!! Including Good Friday and Easter Sunday!

08/03/2026

The Richmond Gaol is open as usual from 9am - 5pm today!

Enjoy the Public Holiday!!!

Address

37 Bathurst Street
Richmond, TAS
7025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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