Behind The Scenes: Fremantle Prison Museum Collection
Join Fremantle Prison’s curatorial team for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the Fremantle Prison’s Museum Collection.
Sat 2 May & Sat 9 May 2026
Fremantle Prison holds a diverse collection of approximately 20,000 historic objects. The collection spans the operational life of the Prison from 1850 through to 1991 and has international cultural heritage significance due to its association with Fremantle Prison and Western Australia’s history.
Fremantle Prison’s curatorial team will take you behind the scenes into the workspaces of the Prison’s museum collection, discussing how cultural objects are cared for at Perth’s only World Heritage site. You will learn how objects are cleaned and catalogued and then explore some of the Collection’s hidden treasures in the Collection storage areas.
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| Tour length | 1 hour |
| Prices | $24.00 adult || $21.00 concession || $14.00 child |
| Wheelchair access |
As the display areas are quite narrow, we’re unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchairs or prams on this tour. |
| Bookings | Bookings are essential as numbers are limited || Online or by phone (08) 9336 9200 |
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
Behind the Scenes: Fremantle Prison Museum Collection
