Madame Brussels Walk

3 August 2025
Sunday 10.15am (10.30am start) - 12:30pm
Meeting Place will be provided with your ticket

Madame Brussels (Caroline Hodgson) was one of the most famous brothel-keepers in 19th century Melbourne. Explore the Jewish connection to the city’s historical red-light district, including former pubs, synagogues, & warehouses – & houses of ‘ill-repute’ that once lined Lonsdale & Little Lonsdale Streets. Expert guide, Terry Ashton, will lead as you retrace the scenes of Madame Brussel’s so-called debauchery.

The meeting place will be sent along with your ticket. 

Image: Caroline Hodgson (Madame Brussels). Courtesy of State Library of Victoria.

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Cost

$31.50 JMA Members
$35.00 Non-Members