Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to Fremantle.

Fremantle Prison

09:00–17:00 · Every dayLater on Wednesday and Friday evenings

Closures

Good Friday, 25 DecemberDay tours run from 10:00

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the prison

Fremantle Prison is in Fremantle, south-west of Perth. Tours start from the Gatehouse, which faces The Terrace.

• By car: paid parking is available at the prison, with car parks on Fothergill Street and at the bottom of Fairbairn Ramp.
• On foot: check the route from your accommodation in Fremantle and allow extra time in warm weather.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Public toilets and a baby change room in the Gatehouse.
• A Visitor Centre and Convict Depot in the Gatehouse, free to enter.
• Luggage storage, free and limited.
• Cafés nearby in Fremantle for refreshments.

Arrive 15 minutes before your tour, and allow time to look around the Gatehouse. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

Fremantle Prison has accessible toilets and parking bays. Some tour areas are not reachable by wheelchair; the Behind Bars tour is the most accessible, and the Convict Prison tour has a number of stairs.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask prison staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Enjoy the prison thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• Stay with your guide, leave walls and historic objects untouched, and remember that this was a place of suffering for many people.
• Smoking and animals are not permitted on the site.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

Guides may discuss distressing themes; consider your own circumstances before you book.

Make time for a pause

The streets of Fremantle around the prison have cafés and restaurants for a meal before or after your tour.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Bring water with you, especially on warm days.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: go to the Gatehouse at least 15 minutes before your tour.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow time for the Gatehouse exhibitions before or after your tour.