Museum of Sydney

Architecturally stunning and historically significant, The Museum of Sydney gives visitors a fascinating insight into our city’s rich history. The museum is housed on the site of the colony’s first Government House built in 1788, which was also the point of first contact between the Gadigal people of Sydney and the British exiles arriving on the First Fleet.

Museum of Sydney

The Museum of Sydney explores the worlds of colonial and contemporary Sydney through objects, pictures, stories and digital media technologies.

Interesting and constantly changing temporary exhibitions complement the Museum’s permanent displays and excellent, low-cost activities for kids are on offer during school holidays. To find out the latest, check out their Exhibitions & Displays.

ellaslist Opinion

The Museum of Sydney isn’t a huge space and for the under 10’s, there may not be the bells and whistles of some of Sydney’s other museums to keep them engaged for a lengthy visit. But for older children, there is much to be gained on a family outing to this fascinating and nationally important site.

Opening Times

Museum of Sydney is open daily from 10 am – 5 pm. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Cost

FREE entry.

Location & Getting There

The Museum of Sydney is located in central Sydney and is a two-minute walk from Circular Quay and Circular Quay train station. The nearest park is Governor Phillip and Macquarie Tower underground car park via Young Street.

For more information and to book your (free!) tickets, visit Museum of Sydney.

More Museums to Check Out

Hyde Park Barracks
Justice & Police Museum
Australian Museum

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