A short walk from the city centre you'll find the Manjaree | Bathers Beach Art Precinct, a hub of artists' studios, galleries, sculpture, music and culture stretching from the Bathers Beach boardwalk right around to the J Shed by Fleet Street.
The Manjaree Trail
Part of the Nyoongar coastal trail which stretches across Western Australia, you'll find the entrance to the Manjaree trail by the Kidogo Arthouse. Walk the trail to discover the significance of the land's Aboriginal history, customs, and dreamtime stories.
Kidogo Arthouse
Once a store for dangerous goods, the Arthouse is now a contemporary art gallery, live music venue, and pop-up bar reminiscent of the West Coast of Ireland.
J Shed Artist Studios
The J Shed is an historic Fremantle warehouse that was relocated from the port to Bathers Beach in the 60s and is home to local sculptor Greg James, ceramist Jenny Dawson, photographer Peter Zuvela, and artist Jina Lee.
Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Found at the end of Captains Lane on Mrs Trivett Place, the Cultural Centre runs art workshops, Nyoongar language classes, artist-in-residence programs, free film days, and much more. Open Wed- Friday 10-3pm
Captains Lane Studios
A series of heritage-listed Pilot Cottages next to the Round House and Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre that are now home to a number of studios including Glen Cowans Underwater Photography.
The Round House
WA's oldest public building is an iconic Fremantle landmark, with its cliff-top location on Arthur Head at Manjaree. The Round House embodies the intersection of Western Australia’s Aboriginal and colonial histories. Don't miss it's 1pm daily cannon firing and accompanying talk.
