Fremantle Prison is a business unit of the State Heritage Office, which has responsibility for the management and operation of this historic precinct.

The focus of the Fremantle Prison’s activities is to protect and conserve the heritage fabric of the place and transmit its rich cultural heritage to current and future generations through its sustainable operation as a compatible use site through the application of best practice heritage management principles.

Best known as a visitor attraction, the Prison features a regular program of day and evening guided tours of the buildings, grounds and underground tunnels system that are the primary features of the site. In addition, a range of public programs and exhibitions are offered together with the site being available for private functions and events. The Prison operates a gift shop in the Gatehouse entry, which also comprises a privately operated café.

State Heritage Office has a requirement for the provision of lawn and garden maintenance services along The Terrace, and within the grounds of the Fremantle Prison Houses, also on The Terrace, Fremantle WA.