Ned Kelly – The Armored Outlaw Who Defied a Nation

Is this a gun used by the infamous Ned Kelly gang?

Did you know? Ned Kelly’s armour weighed over 40 kg and was crafted from plough mouldboards and iron bits in the lead-up to the 1880 Glenrowan siege. Designed to stop bullets, it gave Kelly and his gang a ghostly, intimidating look, but limited their mobility and left their legs exposed.  Here at Old Melbourne Gaol you can try on a replica of Ned Kelly’s armour and step into a piece of Australia’s outlaw past. Take a self-guided audio tour or join a guided experience to uncover the story of Ned

Want to know more about Ned Kelly? Explore the cells dedicated to his story and even see his replica armour. For more, join the Ned Kelly’s Last Stand Guided Tour which follows the extraordinary final chapter of Australia’s most infamous bushranger, from the moment he arrived through the Gaol gates, wounded and defiant after Glenrowan, to the day he faced the gallows. Tours run on weekends and select evenings. Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your Ned Kelly’s Last Stand tour when purchasin