Art Behind Bars: Prison Art Tour

Artistic endeavour is not something you expect to see in a prison. The cell walls, doors and exercise yard walls of Fremantle Prison are covered with works of art painted by prisoners over the 136 years of the Prison’s history.

 Join us on this exclusive tour as we reveal the experiences of prisoners expressed through art. View convict-drawn frescoes and religious works, European landscapes, Aboriginal landscapes in the renowned Carrolup style, dot paintings, graffiti and tattoo art.

Participants aged 18+ will receive a complimentary copy of 'Art Behind Bars: Murals and Graffiti of Fremantle Prison'

 Tour Warning:

- Due to the majority of the artwork being located upstairs we’re unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchairs or prams on this tour.

- Some artwork featured on this tour includes graphic images and text that some visitors may find offensive. This tour is not recommended for those who are easily offended or for children under 12.

This event is being held as part of the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

• Fremantle Prison is a World Heritage site, and must be respected at all times
• Visitors to Fremantle Prison should note that the surfaces you walk on are not always even, please watch your step
• No shoes, no shirt, no entry
• Fremantle Prison is strictly a non-smoking site including the Terrace Gardens
• Fremantle Prison accepts no liability for any loss, damage or injury arising from a visit or whilst on the premises
• It is a condition of entry that visitors observe all signs and follow instructions by Fremantle Prison staff
• Fremantle Prison retains the right to deny access and/or remove visitors who are being a public nuisance, acting recklessly, or failing to observe directions from Fremantle Prison staff or signage