Overview

In this imposing limestone building of the Fremantle Arts Centre, visitors will find contemporary art exhibitions, Fremantle's local history museum, superb crafts, a tempting bookshop, shaded lawns and a sunny courtyard cafe. Originally built as a lunatic asylum in the 1860s, it is now listed by the National Trust. The center hosts popular Sunday afternoon concerts, art courses and festival performances in its spacious grounds. The cafe offers indoor seating with warm fires in winter and a delightful garden courtyard.