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Fremantle Prison

Name: Fremantle Prison
Address: 1 The Terrace, Fremantle, WA, 6160, AU
Telephone: +61893369200
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

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Welcome to the official page of Fremantle Prison. For pricing and details on our tours please visit www.fremantleprison.com.au
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Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s most fascinating and significant cultural attractions and is open for guided tours daily (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day).

05/10/2026

🔥Looking for a different way to kickstart your weekend this Friday while still getting Totally Lit?🔥

📖 Join crime-writing powerhouses Jane Caro and Sara Foster inside the historic walls of Fremantle Prison for an engaging conversation about mystery, suspense, and creating strong female characters. Hosted by Gillian O'Shaughnessy, this promises to be a fascinating discussion between three of Australia's leading storytellers.

🥂 Your ticket includes a complimentary glass of w**e and light catering.

📅 Friday 9 October
⏰ 6.00pm - 8.30pm
📍 Fremantle Prison

Don't miss this unique literary event in one of Western Australia's most iconic venues.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now - https://totallylit.au/program/prime-crime/

30/09/2026

⏰ Voting closes this Friday!

If you haven't voted for us yet in the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, then we'd love your support.

🏆 We're finalists in three categories: Tourist Attraction, Entertainment Venue and Hall of Fame.

✅ Scan the QR code
✅ Enter your email
✅ Vote for Fremantle Prison

It takes less than a minute, and every vote counts. ❤️ Thank you for supporting Fremantle Prison!

28/09/2026

📢 We're open today || King's Birthday Public Holiday!

🕙 Open from 9am - 5pm
🎟️ First day tour departs at 10:00am

As it's expected to be a busy day, please allow extra time to purchase your tickets before your tour.

We look forward to welcoming you to Fremantle Prison!

26/09/2026

Hidden History Revealed 🔍

These historic gates are a fascinating reminder of Fremantle Prison's role during WWII. Installed by the Australian Army in 1940, they were built into the Knutsford Street perimeter wall as part of the prison's wartime modifications.

During WWII sections of the prison were occupied by the military. New Division operated as the Western Command Detention Barracks, housing military detainees, while part of the prison also served as an internment centre for enemy alien civilians. Civilian prisoners in the Main Cell Block remained largely separate from military detainees.

Military detainees were classified as either Services No Longer Required (SNLR) or Soldiers Under Detention (SUD). SNLR personnel had been discharged from military service before serving their sentence and were housed in New Division, while SUD personnel remained members of the Australian Military Forces and were accommodated in Divisions 3 and 4.

After the war, the gateway was bricked up from inside the prison, although the gates themselves remained visible from the street. They remained hidden in plain sight until their rediscovery during renovations in 1995.

In 2025, the gates underwent conservation treatment to stabilise corrosion and help preserve this important piece of Fremantle Prison's wartime heritage.

Today, they stand as a tangible link to a unique and lesser-known chapter in the prison's history.

24/09/2026

🏆 Loved your visit to Fremantle Prison? We'd love your support!

We're finalists in three categories: Tourist Attraction, Entertainment Venue, and Hall of Fame.

✅ Scan the QR code (one for each category)
✅ Enter your email
✅ Vote for Fremantle Prison

⏱️ Takes less than a minute.
❤️ Means the world to us.
🏆 Every vote counts!

22/09/2026

🗝 The cells may be quiet, but Fremantle Prison is about to be bursting with crime, mystery and intrigue.

This October, Fremantle Prison will be 🔥Totally Lit📝as Australia's boldest new live literature festival Totally Lit Fremantle Festival brings a thrilling program of crime writing events to our iconic historic site. If you're a fan of true crime, psychological thrillers and page-turning mysteries, this is one event series you won't want to miss.

🔍Start with on Friday 9 October, featuring bestselling Australian authors Jane Caro and Sara Foster in conversation with Gillian O'Shaughnessy. Join them for a compelling discussion about the challenges of writing crime and creating female characters with courage and heart.

🔍Then don't miss on Saturday 10 October. Purchase a day pass and immerse yourself in the world of crime writing, with a full day of surprises, challenges and thought-provoking conversations designed to keep you guessing. Featuring some of Australia's leading crime writers and guest speakers, it's an unmissable event for mystery and thriller fans.

Short on time or interested in a particular topic? Individual session tickets are also available, allowing you to tailor your own festival experience.

📖 View the full program of events here:
https://totallylit.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TotallyLit2026-CalendarofEvents.pdf

11/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Jane!
Jane Caro's latest crime novel, 'Lyrebird' has made the 2026 Best Crime Fiction shortlist for this year's Ned Kelly Awards.
Hear Jane discuss 'Lyrebird' when she joins the Prime Crime panel with and Gillian O'Shaughnessy at Fremantle Prison on Friday 9 October.
For info and bookings go to https://totallylit.au/

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21/08/2026

📣 Love Fremantle Prison? Show your support!

We're proud to be part of the Fremantle community, welcoming visitors from across the globe and sharing one of Western Australia's most iconic heritage attractions.

If you've enjoyed a tour, attended an event, shopped in our store, or explored our history, we'd love your support in the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

Please consider nominating Fremantle Prison in the following categories:
⭐ Tourist Attraction
⭐ Entertainment Venue
⭐ Retail
⭐ Hall of Fame

Thanks for helping us celebrate and share Fremantle's unique history. ❤️

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Address

1 The Terrace
Fremantle, WA
6160

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61893369200

Website

http://www.fremantleprison.com.au/

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