Albany Convict Gaol
Explore the Old Convict Gaol and discover the fascinating convict past, as you wander the cell blocks.
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Albany Convict Gaol Museum
267 Stirling Terrace
Albany, Western Australia 6330
OPENING HOURS
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
Public holiday opening hours
Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day
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ACCESSIBLITY
Please note that due to the historic nature and age of our venues, certain areas may present challenges for visitors with limited mobility or those using wheelchairs.
ADMISSION ENTRY FEES
AHS Members
Free
AHS Membership Card holders
Adults
$10.00
16 years and over
Concession
$6.00
Pensioner Concession Card and Veteran Card holders
Children
$5.00
5 years and over. Children under 5 - Free
Family
$25.00
2 adults, 3 children
MEMBERSHIP
Join the Albany Historical Society and enjoy unlimited general admission to our museums for 12 months, along with exclusive member only offers and events.
The Gaol's Journey from Convict Depot to Historic Landmark
Visitors can now explore the Gaol’s multi-layered history through detailed displays and immersive experiences that highlight its transformation over the decades and insight into the history and the lives of convicts, prisoners and warders.
The museum also focuses on the broader historical context, with its rich archive collections, new features and ongoing research, the Gaol offers a wealth of knowledge that brings the past to life in ways that are both educational and thought provoking.
There's so much more to discover about its role in shaping the region’s history, from the rehabilitation efforts of early convicts to its place in modern-day historical interpretation. Whether you're interested in the architecture, the lives of those who passed through its doors, the Old Albany Gaol continues to serve as a vital resource for understanding Western Australia's past.
SELF GUIDED NIGHT TOURS
Walk alone by candlelight and explore the darker side of the Albany Convict Gaol.
Join us for a night in the dark as you explore the darker side of the Albany Convict Gaol, where walls echo the stories of inmates, pain and suffering. Be warned - these tours are not for the faint hearted.
TOUR DETAILS
Saturday, 27 December 2025
6.30pm - 10.30pm
SPECIAL EXHIBITION
Albany 2026 Bicentennary Art Exhibition. A 200 Year Journey of art and inspiration.
Join us for a night in the dark as you explore the darker side of the Albany Convict Gaol, where walls echo the stories of inmates, pain and suffering. Be warned - these tours are not for the faint hearted.
EXHIBIT DETAILS
21 January 2026 - 22 January 2027
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
GHOST STORIES
Discover the ghostly tales of Albany’s most haunted sites and uncover the chilling stories.
Step into Albany’s mysterious past and uncover the stories that still whisper. From the eerie echoes of the Old Convict Gaol to the restless spirits said to wander Patrick Taylor Cottage and Camp Quaranup.
READ GHOST STORIES
Read the ghostly stories that bring Albany’s haunted past to life.