Fremantle Prison Gallery

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Fremantle Prison Gallery
1 The Terrace
Fremantle, Perth WA 6160

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0893369200*
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(08) 9430 7188
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Description:
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s most fascinating and significant cultural attractions. Entry to the Gatehouse is free of charge and includes: the Convict Café, Gift Shop, Prison Gallery and an interactive Visitor Centre.Without doubt, the highlight of a visit to the Prison is the entertaining tours conducted by experienced tour guides who bring the rich folklore and stories of the Prison to life. With a choice of intriguing day tours, spine-chilling torchlight tours and ‘extreme heritage’ tunnels tour adventures, there is something for everyone to enjoy.So step inside and do time with us.Fremantle Prison's mission is to conserve, interpret and promote the history, culture and use of the Fremantle Prison Precinct to standards that acknowledge the precinct's exceptional cultural heritage values.Fremantle Prison’s vision is to:* Be one of Western Australia’s premier heritage precincts and heritage icon to the people of WA* Provide a lasting legacy for the people of Australia by conserving and interpreting the most intact convict era site in Australia that will greatly enrich the cultural life of the state and nation* Be one of Western Australia’s premier destinations for tourism, cultural and educational activities* Be a highly sought after location for a variety of uses enhancing the vitality of the metropolitan and local area* Be a model for the care and management of exceptionally significant heritage properties in AustraliaFremantle Prison’s objectives are to:* Provide an integrated development framework that will enable a sustainable future for the precinct* Protect and interpret the cultural heritage significance of the precinct* Continue to be an outstanding example of best practice heritage conservation* Encourage a range of compatible uses that maximise the use of existing buildings and facilities and add to the unique qualities of the precinct* Create a precinct that encourages repeat visitation and provides unique and enjoyable experiences for visitors* Integrate with the surrounding local communities through cultural, physical, social and economic interaction* Encourage opportunities to reinforce the precinct’s tourism, cultural and educational focus through creative partnerships with both public and private sectors

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