Fremantle Prison in Fremantle, Western Australia | History Museum

Fremantle Prison

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9336 9200

Address: 1 The Terrace 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 PROTEST AND UNREST || Examine the history of protests and riots at Fremantle Prison through the accounts of prisoners, officers and the administration. Open daily from 9am 5pm, exhibition is free. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #heritage #history #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #protestandunrest #exhibition #thingstodo

23.01.2022 WHAT WE FOUND UNDER THE FLOOR || During recent conservation works, archaeologists have excavated several cells and the findings include convict clay pipes, handwritten letters, slate etchings, drawings, photographs, clothes, knives, smoking paraphernalia, photographs, tattoo devices and tattoo designs. Join us for this special talk and hear why the findings are so important to archaeologists and curators. Find out what will happen next to the material that was recovered and s...ee a sample of what was found under the floorboards of prisoner cells. Saturday 15 May 11.30am, bookings essential, gold coin donation. More details at www.fremantleprison.com.au A 2021 Australian Heritage Festival event. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #heritage #history #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #thingstodo #australia #ahf21

20.01.2022 For 16 days in November and December, the community is invited to take a part in a major effort to encourage change to stop violence against women. The annual ‘16 Days in WA Stop Violence Against Women’ campaign takes place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. During this time our Gatehouse will light up orange in support of the campaign. Now in its fourth year, 16 Days in WA draw...s inspiration from the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to drive a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children. Visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/projects/16-days-in-wa/ to find out more about this year’s campaign.. . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #perth #westernaustralia #thisisfremantle #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #history #heritage #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE || From midnight Friday 23 April until Tuesday 27 April, Fremantle Prison will be closed due to a 3-day COVID-19 lockdown. Customers with pre-booked tours across this time will be contacted following the lockdown regarding transfer or refund options. PLEASE NOTE: Friday 23 April Torchlight Tours will go ahead as scheduled please wear masks from 6:00 pm. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia

18.01.2022 A section of the Prison kitchen was originally the bakehouse where prisoners made fresh bread rolls and cakes. During the convict era, the bread was baked to the size of a man’s ration, which was approximately one-third of a loaf of bread. However, the Surgeon at the time believed that fresh bread was unwholesome, so the bread was kept for a day before being served and eaten. This original bakery area was later turned into a Recreation Room, which housed a pool table, TV, dar...tboards, chairs and tables, where the kitchen workers could take their breaks. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #perth #seeperth #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #history #heritage #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite See more

16.01.2022 This weekend our Gatehouse will light up purple and blue in support of Huntington’s Disease awareness month. The Light It Up 4 HD initiative originated in Canada in 2015, when a volunteer arranged for the CN Tower to be lit up in blue and purple, blue representing Huntington’s Disease (HD) and purple representing Juvenile HD. From humble beginnings the Light It Up 4 HD initiative has become an annual global event. Huntington’s Disease is an inherited degenerative neurologic...al condition affecting areas of the brain that control movement, cognition and behaviour. Symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30 and 50 with a slow decline over 10 to 15 years. A person with a parent with Huntington’s Disease has a 50% chance of inheriting the disease. Early symptoms include slight uncontrollable muscular movements; stumbling and clumsiness; lack of concentration and short-term memory lapses; depression and mood changes. As the disease progresses, a person may experience many different symptoms including difficulty in speech and swallowing, weight loss, and emotional changes. Cognitive changes may result in a loss of drive, initiative and organizational skills. There may be difficulty in concentrating on more than one thing at a time. In the later stages of the disease, full nursing care will be needed as a person loses the ability to be independent in their self-care, is unable to speak or walk. Currently there is no cure. Huntington’s WA provides advocacy education and support services to enable the best possible quality of life for people impacted by HD. Further information is available from the Huntington’s WA Website: www.huntingtonswa.org.au . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #heritage #history #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #lightitup4HD

16.01.2022 ART TOUR || We have limited spaces left for this Saturday’s Art Tour at 10am. Tickets can be booked online at www.fremantleprison.com.au or by phone to 9336 9200. If you’ve ever wanted to see and learn about the amazing range of artworks left behind by convicts and prisoners this is your chance, with most of the artwork not shown on any other tour. You’ll also receive a free copy of ‘Art Behind Bars: Murals and Graffiti of Fremantle Prison' to take home. Don’t miss out! A 202...1 Australian Heritage Festival event. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #heritage #history #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #thingstodo #australia #ahf21 #arttour See more

14.01.2022 More serious live music returns to Fremantle! Presented by Zaccaria Concerts and Touring MISSY HIGGINS will play two very special concert events under the stars at Fremantle Prison on Thursday March 4 and Friday March 5, 2021. With special guest BEN LEE. Tickets on sale Friday through Ticketmaster. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #westernaustralia #seeperth #missyhiggins #benlee #livemusic

13.01.2022 RULES FOR FEMALE PRISONERS c1900 || No. 157 - A Prisoner who shall use improper language or be guilty of swearing, quarrelling, fighting or making a false statement or giving a false reply to any question either verbally or in writing or any prisoner guilty of an indecent act or any prisoner trafficking in any way or who shall have money, knives or any other sharp instrument or pencil, paper, or writing material of any description non authorised or any book, printed paper, or publication in her possession which has not been properly issued to her shall be reported and all such articles shall be immediately confiscated. No 158 - A prisoner is able to be searched at any time. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #perth #westernaustralia #australianconvictsites #history #heritage #rules

12.01.2022 An Awful Night || Captain do you think we will float through the night? as the monstrous seas rolled into the little boat April 1876. Traditional scrimshaw on unique set of sperm whale’s teeth Artist: Gary Tonkin b. 1949 Photo: Courtesy A. Cross . .... . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #perth #westernaustralia #thisisfremantle #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #history #heritage #catalpa #catalpaescape #catalparescue See more

12.01.2022 Carrolup style landscape || Cell F60, 2 Division c1980s, R. Moolarvie Many of the murals and works of art in the Fremantle Prison Collection depict bush scenes and landscapes, in silhouette at sunrise or sunset. The Carrolup influenced paintings in Fremantle Prison are not direct observations from Nature, but were completed on reflection of memories and experiences from the outside. These paintings have a dream-like imaginative quality, evoking the artist’s cultural bond to c...ountry. Prior to 1991 a small number of prisoners were given special permission to paint artworks on the walls of their cells. Although these prisoners were well behaved and talented, art as a privilege was in effect a method of behavioural management. For example, R. Moolarvie was granted a special dispensation to paint his artworks in Fremantle Prison. His paintings display a precise level of detail and highly developed technical skill, encapsulating a serene hyper-real quality that conjures an idealistic vision of landscape and nature. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #visitfremantle #thisisfremantle #art #prisonerart #carrolup #culturalattractionsofaustralia

12.01.2022 Experience the best prison films ever made in a way you've never seen before. A truly unique outdoor cinema experience - kick back in the historic courtyard of Fremantle Prison and watch your favourite prison-themed movie. On Thursday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, over the course of January 2021, a different iconic movie will be screened each night. Bring your own fold up chair, your own picnic hamper, and settle in for a very different night at the movies. Or grab a premium... ticket with fold up chair provided and premium positioning. For an extra $19.90, take part in a tour of the Prison, prior to the screening of the movie! Fully licenced with bar as well as cinema snack food options - come early and get your spot, and have a few drinks as the sun goes down and listen to some local live music before the movie starts. A great night out with friends or mates. Visit www.prisoncinema.com.au for more information. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #prisoncinema #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #outdoorcinema #destinationperth #westernaustralia

11.01.2022 Get out and about this weekend and support your local tourism industry. Discover the fascinating history of Fremantle Prison on a tour (or two), take a short walk and explore the variety of stalls at the Fremantle Markets and grab some fish and chips down by the water at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour . Make it a full day in Freo! . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #visitfremantle #thisisfremantle #fremantlemarkets #fishingboatharbour #perth #westernaustralia #supportlocal #justanotherdayinWA #wanderoutyonder

11.01.2022 ***EXTRA TOUR ADDED - 11.30am! *** WOMEN ON THE INSIDE || Join us for 'Women on The Inside', a special tour exploring the history of female experiences at Fremantle Prison. Saturday 1 May 10.00am, bookings essential, gold coin donation. More details at www.fremantleprison.com.au A 2021 Australian Heritage Festival event..... . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #heritage #history #australianconvictsites #worldheritagesite #thingstodo #australia #ahf21 See more

09.01.2022 Is it legal to pay your newest tour guide in ice-cream? Asking for a friend. . . .... #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #culturalattractionsofaustralia #australianconvictsites #history #heritage #newgeneration #startemyoung #minime

08.01.2022 Anglican Chapel || Main Cell Block . . .... #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #wanderoutyonder #culturalattractionsofaustralia #australianconvictsites #history #heritage #kangaroopaw

06.01.2022 Did you know? || The average height of convicts sent to the Swan River Colony (Western Australia) was 166cm (5ft 5in). Today the average height of the Australian male is 175.6cm (5ft 9in). Visit the mugshot wall in our gatehouse to see how you stack up. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #visitfremantle #thisisfremantle #westernaustralia #perth #didyouknow #convict #australianconvictsites #history #heritage

05.01.2022 Planning your weekend? Come on down to the Prison Gallery for your last chance to see the current prisoner art exhibition ‘Insider Art: Spring 2020’. Showcasing the artworks of prisoners currently serving time in WA. Exhibition is open daily from 9am 5pm. Access to the gallery is FREE. . . . #fremantleprison #freoprison #fremantle #thisisfremantle #experiencefremantle #visitfremantle #perth #seeperth #westernaustralia #thisisWA #wanderoutyonder #culturalattractionsofaustralia #australianconvictsites #history #heritage #insiderart #exhibition #thingstodoperth