Women on the Inside
Join an experienced guide for Women on the Inside, a special tour exploring the history of female experiences at Fremantle Prison.
Sat 9 May 2026
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.
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| Tour length | 1 hour |
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$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
Minnie Scadden, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
Bridget Jones, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
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)