Museum

Fremantle Arts Centre

📍 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle WA 6160

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Perth
Category: Museum
Duration: Allow 1-1.5 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00-17:00 · The visit and visitor information pages keep the centre open seven days a week with free admission, the exhibition galleries 10am-5pm daily, the Found shop 9am-5pm daily and Plated cafe 8am-3pm daily with the kitchen closing at 2pm, plus a quiet hour from 9 to 10 that individuals, groups and families with special needs can request before the galleries open.
Ticket Price: Free Admission: Admission is free · Under Opening Hours the site reads Open 7 Days a Week | Free Admission. The gothic heritage building on the four-acre site holds contemporary exhibitions, artist studios, workshops and the WFAC shop, and the programme marks each show and event as Free or with its own price, while art classes, venue hire and residencies charge separately.
Address: 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Coordinates: -32.0580, 115.7600

Introduction

Housed in a building at 1 Finnerty Street that convict labourers built from local stone between 1861 and 1868, the Fremantle Arts Centre grew out of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum. Over the years the complex served as a women's home and maternity training school, a billet for US naval servicemen and a technical school before reopening as an arts centre in 1973. Today it is one of Western Australia's leading arts organisations, with a year-round program of contemporary art exhibitions, concerts and events plus professional art classes, all set within a striking heritage Gothic building.

✨ Highlights

Convict-built Gothic building

Constructed by convict labour in the 1860s, it is one of Fremantle's most significant heritage buildings.

Year-round contemporary art

Shows contemporary painting, photography and design by local, national and international artists.

Music and live events

Popular summer courtyard concerts and performances are a cultural cornerstone of the area.

Art courses and studios

Five fully equipped studios host a regular program of courses from painting to ceramics.

Courtyard cafe and gardens

Relax in the inner courtyard cafe and gardens after exploring the galleries.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.

→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.

→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.

→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.

→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

→Transportation：About 1.2km from Fremantle station on Transperth, with free kerbside parking on Finnerty, Ord and Vale streets, two ACROD bays at the entrance and event parking at the John Curtin College Oval.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	10:00-17:00
Tuesday	10:00-17:00
Wednesday	10:00-17:00
Thursday	10:00-17:00
Friday	10:00-17:00
Saturday	10:00-17:00
Sunday	10:00-17:00

The visit and visitor information pages keep the centre open seven days a week with free admission, the exhibition galleries 10am-5pm daily, the Found shop 9am-5pm daily and Plated cafe 8am-3pm daily with the kitchen closing at 2pm, plus a quiet hour from 9 to 10 that individuals, groups and families with special needs can request before the galleries open.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free Admission	Admission is free

Under Opening Hours the site reads Open 7 Days a Week | Free Admission. The gothic heritage building on the four-acre site holds contemporary exhibitions, artist studios, workshops and the WFAC shop, and the programme marks each show and event as Free or with its own price, while art classes, venue hire and residencies charge separately.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open seven days a week, year-round; exhibition galleries generally 10:00-17:00, the shop about 9:00-16:00+; specific hours are listed on the official site.; admission: The galleries and most exhibitions are free to enter; some special performances and concerts are ticketed, please confirm pricing at the venue..

• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.

• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Fremantle Arts Centre?

Monday: 10:00-17:00; Tuesday: 10:00-17:00; Wednesday: 10:00-17:00; Thursday: 10:00-17:00; Friday: 10:00-17:00; Saturday: 10:00-17:00; Sunday: 10:00-17:00; The visit and visitor information pages keep the centre open seven days a week with free admission, the exhibition galleries 10am-5pm daily, the Found shop 9am-5pm daily and Plated cafe 8am-3pm daily with the kitchen closing at 2pm, plus a quiet hour from 9 to 10 that individuals, groups and families with special needs can request before the galleries open.

How much is the admission for Fremantle Arts Centre?

Free Admission: Admission is free; Under Opening Hours the site reads Open 7 Days a Week | Free Admission. The gothic heritage building on the four-acre site holds contemporary exhibitions, artist studios, workshops and the WFAC shop, and the programme marks each show and event as Free or with its own price, while art classes, venue hire and residencies charge separately.

Any practical tips for visiting Fremantle Arts Centre?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Open seven days a week, year-round; exhibition galleries generally 10:00-17:00, the shop about 9:00-16:00+; specific hours are listed on the official site.; admission: The galleries and most exhibitions are free to enter; some special performances and concerts are ticketed, please confirm pricing at the venue.. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.