Museum of Sydney

Visit the Museum of Sydney to find out what makes it one of Australia's most significant sites

Museum of Sydney
Museum of Sydney cc licensed photo by Sweet One

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: Yes

Regular 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

Reviews

Rated 4.1 out of 5 Star Rating

5 Star Rating 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.
Nerine Cummins - in the last week

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5 Star Rating Free to the public, you probably need around 30min to walk around; longer if you want to go deep into the exhibits. There is a Sydney Opera House as a part of pop culture culture exhibit. You won’t be able to miss this landmark when in Sunday, and the curators did an amazing job with such collection. I appreciated three pieces by a contemporary aboriginal artist located on the first floor, their vision of the first Fleet coming to Sydney. There are some interactive rooms as well.
Katie Koche - a month ago

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4 Star Rating Wonderful museum. Kids (4 and 2) loved the play area, and the dinosaur exhibition was amazing. We went on a Friday around lunchtime, so it was very busy, also due to the holiday period. But even though it was busy, it was great. Lifts are super quick, so getting around with a pram was easy. Lots of interactive activities for the kids. They had a volunteer our with a few pieces of coral for the kids to touch.
Sage Barrett - a month ago

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5 Star Rating It is not big museum. It takes 30 minutes to visit. There is no admission fee. There are exhibits about the city of Sidney in the past. Learned and have many interesting things.
Nomyen - a week ago

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4 Star Rating Pleasantly surprised that entrance was free. I really enjoyed sitting down and watching the various documentaries, particularly the one about the Opera House. It was so nice and chill on the lounge in a Sydney themed living room!
Maddy Ross - in the last week

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Directions

Line Nearest Station Walking Time
L2, T2, T3, T8 or FerryCircular Quay2 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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