Convicts of Fremantle & the Maritime Museum
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Port
Fremantle (Perth), Australia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$120
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover the fascinating history of Fremantle through two of Western Australia’s most significant heritage attractions. Begin at Fremantle Prison, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site dating back to 1855 and built using convict labour during the state’s early years as a penal colony. Explore the main cellblock and prison yard as your guide shares stories of the prison’s history, its famous inmates, and the harsh realities of life behind its sandstone walls. The prison remained in use until 1991, offering a remarkable insight into more than a century of Western Australia’s penal history.
Continue to the Western Australian Maritime Museum, where galleries explore the state’s enduring connection with the sea and its rich maritime heritage. Discover exhibits spanning maritime exploration, leisure and handcrafted sailing boats, fishing, commercial pearling, and naval history. See the America’s Cup-winning yacht Australia II, the Oberon-class submarine HMAS Ovens, Jon Sanders’ Parry Endeavour, and many other iconic vessels that showcase Australia’s remarkable seafaring achievements and connection to the ocean.
Please note: Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair. Tour does not operate on holidays.