Francis Burt Law Museum
Situated in the centre of Perth, the Francis Burt Law Museum is housed in the Old Court House, Perth's oldest remaining public building opened in 1837. It is the only Law Museum in Australia and one of very few law museums worldwide.
Address:
Cnr St Georges Tce & Barrack Street, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Tel:
+61 08 93254787
Fax: +61 08 92214220
Hours:
Wednesday to Friday
10am - 2.30pm
10am - 2.30pm
Website:
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Admission:
General admission free
Facilities:
Located in the heart of the CBD, close to all public transport and in the setting of the beautiful Stirling Gardens; adjacent to the Supreme Court of Western Australia 1903. There is wheelchair access into the main courtroom and an educational program run by Francis Burt Law Education statt in which groups can participate in tours of the museum, Supreme Court , visits to courts in session, and participation in trial re-enactments in the Old Court House. Group bookings are by appointment.
Collection:
The Museum Collection consists of: the beautiful Old Court House built in 1836; legal documents and other documents and archives related to the administration of justice in Western Australia; personal documents and objects including photographs, oral histories, mementos and items of apparel) directly associated with members of the legal profession and judiciary; objects (documents, models, furniture and furnishings) related to the Old Court House, the building, associated structures and equipment..