About this attraction
Albany Convict Gaol and Museum offers a fascinating look back to the era of convicts in the mid-1800s. Wander through the cell blocks reading the plaques about the colourful history of the gaol and gain an understanding of the difficulties experienced by the early settlers.
Pay attention to the timber-lined cells which were used to house Aboriginal prisoners in the 1870s. They contain various carvings which are said to be Australia's oldest Aboriginal cell art.
For the courageous, book yourself onto the night tour and keep an eye out for a ghost or two, who are said to haunt the gaol.
The Albany Convict Gaol and Museum underwent an extensive restoration to return the buildings to their original appearance. It is now home to artefacts from the original settlers of Albany and the region's Aboriginal people, as well as relics from the First and Second World Wars.
The museum is located in Albany, a 4.5-hour drive south of Perth. The historic coastal town offers a multitude of attractions, historical sites and a spectacular coastline to explore.
Nearest accessible public toilet to Albany Convict Gaol and Museum
The nearest accessible public toilet to Albany Convict Gaol and Museum is Foundation Park, Albany, about 250 m away.
Foundation Park · about 250 m away in a straight line
Parade Street, Albany, WA (other)
- Right-hand transfer
Open: Mon-Sat 6am-8pm
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Attraction information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
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