Museum of Sydney

Honestly such a gem in the city. Went on a whim with my partner and we had a great time there. A lot of interesting tidbits about the first fleets, artefacts and stories were presented engagingly and amusingly, with short movies here and there. The one in Yura Nura room was heartbreaking. There’s a fun interactive archeology game room with three different activities; the digging game, sketch, and puzzle. Ambience is nice, it’s quiet, and it’s extraordinarily calming inside (especially in the colouring area with sounds of birds chirping). Saw a lot of visitors from all ages enjoying the game room and colouring peacefully together it’s actually adorable ☺️ The staffs were fantastic, couldn’t be friendlier and were all happy to chat and help. Had lovely small talks with some of them, just great energy and enthusiasm. The little gift shop has all sorts of cute trinkets and there’s a fun old school pressed pennies machine nearby. We ended up spending hours there and glad we did! Museums are amazing as it encourages learning for everyone from all ages and walks of life. Hoping to see more or new historical collections to this museum in the future 😊 Ps: The Justice museum, Hyde Park Barracks and The Mint are a short stroll nearby if you plan on having a museum date in a day ☺️💗
Vin Morgan - 3 months ago

A quick and easy museum to visit if you want to learn about a small part of Sydney’s history. It’s only two floors, so it doesn’t take too long to go through, but it’s still interesting and well done. I especially appreciated the cinema room showing archival footage, which added a nice touch to the experience. They also have a digging activity area that’s great for kids and makes the visit a bit more interactive for families. Nice little stop if you’re in the area.
Alex - 4 months ago

Visited the museum of Sydney after booking a free tickets online in advance 🎟️ Upon arrival, I simply showed the QR code from the confirmation email for the staff to scan. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The museum has many rooms to explore, featuring video displays, audio experiences and interactive screens with additional information. My favorite part was the hands-on activities that allowed visitors to actively participate and better connect with the stories and messages the museum wanted to share. A truly engaging experience
Theeraphorn MTP - a month ago

Worthy of a visit—especially great for kids and tourists wanting to learn more about Australia. Free entry. Inside, you’ll find impressive large dinosaur fossils, a wide range of Australian minerals, and fascinating displays of local flora and fauna.
Sharon Pan - 5 months ago

For a FREE activity in the city a stop here offers approval from the kids when they enjoy the activities on the top floor that change throuout tge tear add the fun of the and a history lesson for anyone else Combine this with the hands on interactive area and you could easily spend a solid amount of time here. Its spotless its fun and tye atmosphere is calm. Highly reccomended a visit here ☆☆☆☆☆
PackandDash Travel - 4 months ago