Feeling brave? Delve into the darker side of the Prison's history on a Torchlight Tour | Fremantle Prison

Discover the history of Fremantle Prison from its construction in the 1850s until the end of the convict era in 1886. Find out why almost 10,000 men were transported from Great Britain and Ireland, how they built their own prison and helped shape the future of Western Australia. Discover our history through their stories. | Fremantle Prison

The school holidays are nearly here! Join Fremantle’s Adventureland from 3 – 9 October to unlock a bounty of 8 FREE RIDES across four vibrant locations, then crack the code for your chance to win great prizes. 🧚 🏴☠ 🗺 ✨ PLUS discover more free events and new family-friendly attractions for kids and teens. View our School Holidays Guide to find out more. | Visit Fremantle

☘Experience history where it happened! Theatre 180 in collaboration with WA Museum & Fremantle Prison presents CATALPA: Flight to Freedom — the gripping true story of one of Australia’s boldest prison breaks. Inside the very walls where it all unfolded, this powerful CinePlay brings the story to life with sweeping visuals and a stellar cast including Myles Pollard, Tadhg Lawrence, and Taran Knight. 📅19 – 22 March 2026 🎟️TICKETS ARE ALREADY 50% SOLD 🔗 https://events.humanitix.com/catalpa-fligh

Last month the Fremantle Prison's Curatorial team partnered with Matt from Sum Effect Studio to photograph some of the precious historical objects from the Prison’s Collection. From careful handling to live image reviews, this shoot captured the detail and teamwork that goes into preserving the past. Watch the full story and see how photography helps keep history alive through visual archives. 🎥 A Sum Effect Production DOP & Editor: Matt Reed . . . #FremantlePrison #freoprison #perth #australia