Humanities and Social Sciences – Fremantle Prison
A prison is built - Ages 11 to 12
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.
Fremantle Prison - Ages 9 to 10
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.
Legendary figures - Ages 11 to 12
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.
Quarters and Waters - Ages 13 to 15
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.
Thank you for visiting Fremantle Prison - Ages 5 to 8
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.
The Establishment - Ages 13 to 15
The building of Fremantle Prison was started by convicts in 1850 and was in operation for nearly 140 years. Since its closure in 1991 the prison has become a famous tourist attraction.
Explore some of Western Australia's history and learn more about Fremantle where the America's Cup was once held.
Please note some printable resources and associated answer key (where applicable) are sourced from our historic library dating back to as early as 2003. They may contain website addresses and information that is no longer current or correct.