Museums and galleries in Perth
7 places in Perth, with the official website of each.
Places
WA Museum Boola Bardip
Perth Cultural Centre
The Western Australian state museum, open from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Children under 15 go free.
DirectionsWA Maritime Museum
Fremantle, Victoria Quay
A maritime museum open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. On the second Tuesday of each month, general admission is by donation.
DirectionsWA Shipwrecks Museum
Fremantle, 47 Cliff Street
A shipwreck museum in the historic Commissariat buildings, open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. General admission is free, with a suggested donation of A$5.
DirectionsArt Gallery of Western Australia
Perth Cultural Centre
The state art gallery, open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Entry is free and a voluntary donation is requested.
DirectionsPICA (Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts)
Perth Cultural Centre, 51 James Street
A contemporary art centre with exhibitions, dance, theatre and music. Exhibitions are free; performances may be priced separately.
DirectionsWalyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle, 1 Finnerty Street
An arts centre with galleries open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. General entry is free. In November 2026 it programmes free concerts on Sundays as part of the Big Summer Sundays series.
DirectionsFremantle Prison
Fremantle
A former prison with guided tours from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are tours of the jail, night tours by torchlight (A$30) and tunnel tours (A$70).
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