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Fremantle Arts Centre
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Built by convicts, the Australian Gothic site offers displays & live music, plus a cafe & gift shop.via Google
Housed in a grand, neo-Gothic building built by convicts as a lunatic asylum, it now hosts contemporary art exhibitions and outdoor concerts.
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- Free entry; features an excellent shop selling works by local makers.
Reviews from Google
I stopped by the Fremantle Arts Centre briefly, taking a few photos of the beautiful historic building and browsing the gift shop. The architecture has a strong sense of history and character. The shop offers a lovely selection of items that reflect Australian creativity and hints of Aboriginal culture. The courtyard is small but peaceful, with a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Even a short visit is worthwhile for those who appreciate art, heritage, and architecture.
A pass marlem exhibition on at the moment. Great place to escape from the weather and busynesse while get a bite o eat. Parking is really hard. Have to park across the road and dash across the busy road. Free wifi and good giftshop
Has a great Freo vibe but the Cafe and Gallery are quite sterply priced. Beautiful big tree and architecture make it a great venue for community gatherings. There was an awesome playgroup event on there when I went. Show on a mini-stage and families with picnic rugs ... awesome mini festival vibe.
There are places where the building itself tells a story louder than words. This center, built in the 1860s from local limestone, has now become a true heart of Western Australian art. Here, you can feel the incredible contrast between the Gothic architecture of the past and the bold, contemporary vision of today's artists. 🏛️✨ Walking through these courtyards, bathed in the Australian sun, I feel that very "richness" I spoke of earlier—a wealth of meaning, history, and freedom of expression. For me, as a creative person, this place is a powerful portal for inspiration. 🌿🕊️ Here you understand: art is also aviation; it allows you to soar above the ordinary and see the world from a completely different perspective.
Thank you very much for a wonderful concert season and some fascinating exhibitions. It’s always worth popping in on a Sunday during the summer, between 2 and 4 pm, to enjoy a variety of music in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.