Maitland Gaol closed its doors and relocated its inmates in 1998.
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Inside the massive sandstone façade, the walls of the cells tell the stories of inmates who have inhabited the building since the foundation stone was laid in 1844.
It inhabited some of the country’s most notorious criminals including, in more recent times, backpacker killer Ivan Milat.
Maitland Gaol is recorded as a Heritage listed site of State significance.
Many of the original structures such as the cell blocks, outside toilets, awnings and the art works in the cells are still in original condition. These objects are an integral part of the Gaol as they evidence the narration of stories of inmates who used or created them.
These days the gaol offers three self-guided audio tours each presenting a different perspective of the stories that live behind the bars of the historic prison.
The general audio tour gives visitors an in depth understanding of how prisoners slept, ate, exercised and wiled away the many thousands of hours until their release.
