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Attraction / Museums

Old Court House Law Museum

Old Court House Law Museum is a small central Perth museum inside the city's oldest building. The Old Court House was Perth's first court house, built in 1836, and today it tells stories from Western Australia's legal, civic and social history.

It is a good short stop for visitors already exploring the Perth CBD, Elizabeth Quay, Stirling Gardens, St Georges Terrace or nearby heritage sites.

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Current visitor information

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  • Free entry.
  • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–4pm.
  • The main courtroom is accessible; four steps lead to the gallery displays.
  • There are no toilets on site; public toilets are available in Supreme Court Gardens.

May change: Opening arrangements can change for public holidays or special use of the building.

Official sources: Old Court House Law Museum , Collections WA visitor and access information

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Location

Old Court House Law Museum is in Stirling Gardens in central Perth, near Barrack Street and St Georges Terrace.

What You Will See

The visit centres on the historic courtroom and small displays about Western Australian law and civic history. It is a focused heritage stop rather than a large museum.

Allow a short visit, then continue through Stirling Gardens or another central Perth attraction if you want a fuller half day.

Access And Facilities

Collections WA lists the main courtroom as accessible. Four steps lead to the gallery displays, so those areas are not step-free.

There are no toilets inside the museum. The nearest listed public toilets are in Supreme Court Gardens.

Is It Worth Visiting?

Reason to visit

Old Court House Law Museum suits visitors interested in history, law, heritage, city walks, rainy-day planning. It is in Stirling Gardens, Perth CBD.

Reason to skip

Skip it if you want a large outdoor day, a beach plan or a highly active attraction rather than a culture or history stop.

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How long to allow

Short visit. Keep extra time for current access, queues, weather, breaks and nearby stops.

Nearby Attractions

0.3 km - Walkable

Elizabeth Quay

Within the same compact local area, based on straight-line distance.

Waterfront

View Elizabeth Quay guide

Before you go

Opening hours, entry arrangements, exhibitions, access and visitor rules can change. Check the official museum information before setting a firm plan.

FAQ

Is the Old Court House Law Museum free?

Yes. The current official visitor listing states that entry is free.

When is the Old Court House Law Museum open?

The current published hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm. Check the official museum page before travelling.

Is the museum step-free?

The main courtroom is accessible, but four steps lead to the gallery displays.

About this guide

Written by
Alex Osk
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Desk-researched against the Law Society of WA and Collections WA visitor listings
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