Museum of Sydney
Visit the Museum of Sydney to find out what makes it one of Australia's most significant sites
The Museum of Sydney was designed by Richard Johnson, one of Sydney's most famous architects and it today sits on one of the most important sites in Australia. The first ever Government House of Australia was actually built on this very site in 1788, to serve as the office and home of the then Governor, Arthur Phillip.
While at the Museum, be sure to take a look at the amazing Edge of the Trees art installation, set up to commemorate the site at which the British colonisers first made contact with the Gadigal people. Several exhibits you won’t want to miss out on while at the Museum of Sydney include models of the first Fleet ships, getting to meet the very first inhabitants of the city, as well as checking out the fascinating archaeological remains from digs at the site of the first Government house. There is also an area set aside for temporary exhibitions, so there is always something new and interesting to see.
In addition to exploring the Museum with its various displays of 19th century collections and modern exhibitions, you can also enjoy the magnificent gardens and views plus daily films about Sydney in the museum's AGL theatre. If you get hungry during all of this exploring you can grab something tasty to eat from the Museum of Sydney cafe.
Admission to the museum includes the option of joining a free guided tour. These are held twice daily beginning at 11am and at 2:30pm.
Nearby attractions include: Justice and Police Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Opera House and Government House.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesMuseum of Sydney Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Cnr Bridge St &, Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Phone: (02) 9251 5988
Official Website: Museum of Sydney
Museum of Sydney Reviews
Rated out of 5
The museum is free except their special exhibits. This place is amazing for kids.
Even my 10month old enjoys it here with their birds display and dinosaurs.
They have plenty of cafe in there for parents to rest as well as a kids play and learn area too.
Roxanne Lek - 2 months ago
Located on Cnr of Bridge Street and Phillip Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺.
This museum is free to the public except for the special exhibitions they hold. We went to the Opera House exhibition when it was on. Well worth it. What a wonderful exhibition celebrating our Australian Icon, the Sydney Opera House! Full of posters and costumes from many different performances over the last 50 years. Not to mention, the fantastic figures of the Opera House. I am so happy that I got to see this exhibition before it finished. The museum is quite small compared to other museums but still well worth a visit. I would definitely recommend. It’s a short stroll from Circular Quay but it’s uphill and quite steep. There’s excellent toilet 🚻 facilities including disabled ones and there’s lifts available for wheelchairs 🦼 and people with mobility issues. Thumbs Up! 👍👍👍👍
Nerine Cummins - 2 weeks ago
Absolutely a great place to visit and learning the history and culture of it all ! Built over and around the remains of Sydney’s First Government House, the Museum of Sydney is a special place.
Experience science, culture and nature in the heart of Sydney at the Australian Museum. Open from 10am to 5pm daily, discover the extraordinary permanent exhibitions on display with free entry to the museum.
Firoz Alam - 3 months ago
Small museum, but a lot of details shown inside, with various changing exhibitions. Was free entry when I was there, so definitely worth a visit.
Gareth Ng - 2 months ago
It was a fantastic experience in Sydney. I recommend checking out a show on the museum's second floor for deeper insights. Admission is free.
Trang Dang - a month ago
Directions
| Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| L2, T2, T3, T8 or Ferry | Circular Quay | 2 minutes |
How to get to Museum of Sydney by
By Train or Ferry: Exit at Circular Quay Train Station, cross the street and walk south along Phillip Street to Bridge Street.
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