Welcome to Maitland Gaol
Unlock the gates of Maitland Gaol today, where visitors are invited to 'serve time' learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes.
Self guided and Guided tours available
Open seven days a week, visitors to Maitland Gaol can experience the site by a self guided audio tour or one of the themed guided tours available.
Winter School Holidays
Check out the great activities and tours scheduled daily during winter school holidays
There are three self guided audio tours available seven days a week, each providing a different perspective of the life behind the bars.
Get your social group, colleagues or friends together for a private tour of Maitland Gaol either during the day or at night.
Get rugged up and visit Maitland Gaol these school holidays with a range of activities for the whole family.
Maitland Gaol is one of New South Wales premier heritage listed sites and attracts visitors from all over the world.
From activity sheets to podcast suggestions, our online resources will keep both kids and adults busy.
From guided tours, ghost hunting or festival's such as Bitter & Twisted, you can find out what's on here.
What's on
Unlock the gates of Maitland Gaol today, where visitors are invited to 'serve time' learning about the facility, past prisoners and daring escapes. A key anchor attraction of the Hunter, Maitland Gaol housed some of Australia's most hardened and notorious criminals and has a vibrant history spanning more than 150 years.