University of Sydney

In addition to the many beautiful old buildings the University also boasts two excellent museums and an art gallery, all of which have free admission. The Nicholson Museum of Antiquities features Australia's largest collection of ancient artefacts - many from the Mediterranean region including ancient Mesopotamia. At the Macleay Museum you can explore a huge collection of insects, natural history exhibits, historic photographs and more. The University Art Gallery has a very diverse art collection with over 3000 works of art from Australia and around the world. It also hosts some excellent changing exhibitions. With free admission all of the above are a great bargain and alternative to other museums that charge - ideal if you are travelling on a budget. All three are open from 10am to 4:30pm on weekdays and from 1pm to 5pm on the first Saturday of each month and every Saturday in January.

All told, the University of Sydney, while not always the first thing on many tourist's lists of places to see, is well worth the visit. Central Station is the closest station and is within walking distance, but there are also plenty of bus routes that will take you right to the campus. See below for more information.

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