The Old Court House - the oldest standing building in the city centre

The Old Court House Law Museum now has an audio tour available for all our visitors.

Housed in Perth’s oldest building, the Old Court House Law Museum is unique to Australia and one of a very small number of law museums worldwide. The museum is dedicated to historic items relating to the history and development of law in Western Australia.

The free fifteen minute self-guided tour is a moving and creative interpretation of the site including its significance prior to the establishment of the Swan River Colony and the changes in the use of the space and building over time. It reflects on the architecture as well as significant trials, meetings and other events.

Many people contributed to the production of the tour including Noongar elders Reverend Sealin Garlett, Richard Wally, Doolan Leisha Eatts and Irene Stanton, as well as Chief Justice Wayne Martin, Professor Geoffrey Bolton and Geraldine Byrne.

Funding for the tour was received from Lotterywest and the Law Society of Western Australia.

The Old Court House Law Museum in Stirling Gardens, Perth, is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 2.30pm.

Please request the hand-held audio tour from staff at the museum.