What were the social, economic, cultural and political challenges for women over 100 years ago? 

Fremantle Prison incarcerated women prisoners from 1886 until 1970. 

  • Who were the women imprisoned on site?
  • What were their crimes? 
  • How big was a cell in the Women’s Prison?

Join us on a tour to explore the female experience at Fremantle Prison. 

Date

  • Saturday 9 May 2026
Time
  • 10.00am
Tour length 1 hour
Prices

$24.00 adult  ||  $21.00 concession  ||  $14.00 child

Wheelchair access Approximately 60% of the tour is accessible
Bookings Bookings are essential due to limited numbers ||  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

Images courtesy State Records Office WA:

  • Bridget Jones, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
  • Daisy Hyland, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
  • Julia Lilywhite, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
  • May Ahern, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
  • Minnie Forrester, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
  • Minnie Scadden, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
  • Lucille Skinner, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
  • Geraldine Smith, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
  • Rose Williams , courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)