Adelaide Gaol
Adelaide Gaol was decommissioned in February 1988. Visitors are taken on a conducted tour during which they see conditions for prisoners, the places of execution and exhibitions of artefacts relating to prisons and prison life in South Australia during 147 years.
Address:
Gaol Road, Thebarton, SA
Tel:
0882314062
Hours:
Weekdays 11:00am - 4:00pm (self guided tours with free audio tape); Sunday 11:00am - 3:30pm
Admission:
Adult $6.50, Concession $5.00, Child $4.00, Family $18.00
Facilities:
Guided tours, education programs, wheelchair access
Collection:
2,000 items, plus buildings.
Items
Handcuffs
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
Handcuffs used with screw key.
Date:
Unknown
Item Id Number:
90.0047.1
Book
Hollowed out book
Creator:
Unknown prisoner
Description:
Book with pages cut out to allow contraband to be concealed.
Date:
1960s
Item Id Number:
90.042
Door knocker
Creator:
Unknown (England)
Description:
Cast door knocker.
Date:
Unknown
Item Id Number:
90.0043
Escape device
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
Knotted bedsheet plaited to make escape device.
Date:
Unknown
Item Id Number:
90.202
Uniforms
Prison Officers Uniforms
Creator:
Unknown
Description:
Black trousers and jacket with brass buttons and red stripes.
Date:
Up to 1940s
Item Id Number:
90.1123