Fremantle Prison was founded in 1855 and is on the Australian National Heritage List as well as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today it is a museum, and the way into the prison itself is a guided tour: Convict Prison, Behind Bars and True Crime, plus the separately ticketed Tunnels Tour and Torchlight Tour. The Gatehouse, with the Visitor Centre and Convict Depot, is open without a tour ticket.
Tickets can be bought on the day, subject to availability, but tours can sell out in peak periods and school holidays, and a booking can’t be refunded or transferred. While the Prison Café is being renovated, drinks and snacks are sold from the relocated gift shop instead.
The trade-off is that not every tour is open to every child: the Tunnels Tour has a minimum age, and True Crime and the Torchlight Tour are recommended for older children only. On the price list, the Convict Prison and Behind Bars tours carry no age note.
Family FAQ
How much does Fremantle Prison cost?
One prison tour costs AUD 25 for adults, AUD 15 for children and AUD 73 for a family pass; a two-tour package is AUD 35 adults, AUD 25 children, AUD 113 family (prices valid until 30 June 2027).
What are the opening hours of Fremantle Prison?
Open 9am-5pm seven days a week, with later opening on Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Is there baby changing at Fremantle Prison?
There is a baby change facility in the Gatehouse.
Is there parking at Fremantle Prison?
A paid car park for over 60 cars sits directly outside the prison on The Terrace, entered via Fothergill Street.
