Fremantle History Centre Now Open

The recently relocated Fremantle History Centre is now open to the public as a dedicated space for history research and events.

Nine hundred boxes of photographs, reports, oral histories, maps and books have been brought out of storage - including material donated by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce - and are now housed in the room on the ground floor of the Walyalup Civic Centre.

The Centre operates on a request basis, with customers able to submit their enquiries in person or via an online form.

Last year the History Centre had 1,563 enquiries.

The Centre is open to the public on weekdays from 9am to 1pm and by appointment on those days from 1pm to 4pm.

Afternoons are dedicated to the digitisation of the collection by volunteers from the Friends of the Fremantle History Centre group.

Residents from local history interest groups are also trained to contribute to the City's collection by writing topical histories, taking photos, and conducting oral history interviews.

The Centre is part of the Fremantle Library, which provides lifelong learning services to the residents of the City of Fremantle and the Town of East Fremantle. 

Browse the list of resources or make an information request below.