Fremantle Prison Details

Fremantle Prison

Fremantle Prison, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Western Australia, is a historic landmark offering guided tours that explore its history as a convict-built, maximum-security facility. Visitors can discover fascinating stories of inmates, explore underground tunnels, and experience the eerie atmosphere of this well-preserved 19th-century penal institution.

History

Fremantle Prison, built by convicts in the 1850s, operated as a maximum-security prison for nearly 140 years. It housed notorious criminals, including convicts sent from Britain. Decommissioned in 1991, it became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010, recognized for its historical significance and role in Australia’s penal history.

What To See

• Explore Convict History Tours
• Visit Preserved Prison Cells and Galleries
• Discover the Underground Tunnels
• Walk Through the Main Cell Block
• Learn in the Execution Room
• Explore Gatehouse Exhibits
• Experience the Prison Museum
• Join Spooky Night Tours
• Admire Fremantle Prison Art
• Engage with Interactive Exhibits.