Museums and galleries in Sydney
11 places in Sydney, with the official website of each.
Places
Australian Museum
Centre, opposite Hyde Park
Museum of natural history and Aboriginal cultures at 1 William Street. General entry is free. Special exhibitions are paid separately.
DirectionsArt Gallery of New South Wales
The Domain
Art museum with a prominent Aboriginal collection. Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 and on Wednesdays until 22:00. General entry is free; some exhibitions are paid.
DirectionsMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia
The Rocks, Circular Quay
Contemporary art museum at 140 George Street. Destination NSW lists it among the free activities and offers free guided tours every day.
DirectionsWhite Rabbit Gallery
Chippendale
Contemporary art gallery at 30 Balfour Street, with free entry. It often closes to change displays, normally in February and August.
DirectionsChau Chak Wing Museum
University of Sydney, Camperdown
University museum with collections ranging from ancient Rome to contemporary art. Entry is free; the official tourism listing asks for prior registration.
DirectionsAustralian National Maritime Museum
Darling Harbour
Maritime museum at 2 Murray Street. The permanent galleries are free. Going aboard the ships and the submarine, and special exhibitions, are paid.
DirectionsJustice and Police Museum
Circular Quay
Museum on crime and the city's police history, on the corner of Albert Street and Phillip Street. Destination NSW lists it among the free activities.
DirectionsMuseum of Sydney
Centre
City history museum on the corner of Bridge Street and Phillip Street. It is part of Museums of History NSW.
DirectionsHyde Park Barracks
Macquarie Street
Historic building on Macquarie Street, now a museum of Museums of History NSW. Book on its website.
DirectionsPowerhouse Parramatta
Parramatta
New home of the Powerhouse museum at 34 Phillip Street. Its website announces the opening for 7 November. The Ultimo site is closed for works.
DirectionsSydney Observatory
Millers Point
Historic observatory of the Powerhouse. Open Thursday to Sunday, with guided tours. Conservation works may limit some areas.
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