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Albany Convict Goal

Explore the Old Convict Gaol and discover the fascinating convict past, as you wander the cell blocks.

The Gaol was originally established with rehabilitation as a key principle with convicts sentenced to transportation from England between 1850-1868, often served time in the gaol. The gaol was built in 1852 as a convict hiring depot and consisted of warders' quarters and cell blocks for imperial convicts shipped to Western Australia as skilled labourers for the colony. The convicts who had obtained their ticket of leave, were hired by free settlers for labour.

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Following the closure of the hiring depot in 1872, the gaol was extended in 1873 to become a public prison with women cells, the hall and more warden's quarters were constructed during this time.  It was last used as a police lockup in the Great Depression of the 1930s.​

​It wasn’t until 1989 when work began to restore the gaol and was finalised in 1996, at which point, it became a museum. The gaol museum reveals stories about the early days of town settlement, colonial artefacts, the inmates who were kept there and the gaol facilities, as well as an exhibition on one of Albany’s most decorated soldiers.

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Wander through the cell blocks reading the plaques about the colourful history and gain an understanding of the difficulties experienced by the early settlers.

 

The timber-lined cells, housed Aboriginal prisoners in the 1870s and contain various carvings which are said to be Australia's oldest Aboriginal cell art.

Self Guided Tours

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21 September 2024 

7:00pm to midnight

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267 Stirling Terrace,

Albany, Western Australia

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$ 15.00 per adult 

$45.00 for a family pass

  • No pre-sale tickets

  • Purchase tickets on the night

  • Last entry at 11.00pm

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You never know what ghostly encounters and paranormal activity you will experience at the Albany Convict Gaol.

Download the brochure to finf out more.​

GENERAL ADMISSION

Albany Historical Society Members: Free
Adults: $10.00
Concession: $6.00
Children (5yrs and over): $6.00
Children (under 5 yrs): Free
Family: $25.00

For School or Group Bookings, click here.

EFTPOS and Cash accepted.

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Please note: If you buy a member or concession ticket, you must show your proof of concession or membership card upon arrival.

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OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday: 10.00 am to 4.00pm

Saturday: 10.00am to 4.00pm

Sunday:  10.00am to 4.00pm 

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Closed: Good Friday and Christmas Day

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