Museums in Sydney

1. Australian National Maritime Museum: One of the top Museums in Sydney, the National Maritime Museum is known for its amazing collection, artifacts, and exhibition about Maritime history. You can see many permanent exhibitions in the museum such as Navigators which shows the waves of sailors who sailed to Australia thousands of years ago. You can also learn more about the navy and how the Australian Navy operates on the land and the sea.

Location: 2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

2. Powerhouse Museum
Also known as Powerhouse Ultimo, this Sydney Museum is known for its amazing collection of over 500,000 times focusing on arts. science and innovation. The items are curated for over 125 years and you can visit many exhibitions on the site about the current fashion, photographic competitions, indigenous stories, and many more. You can also go on a guided tour and learn more about the history of the items as you pass through them with a professional expert.

Location: 500 Harris St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

3. Hyde Park Barracks Museum
This Sydney Museum is also a UNESCO world heritage site, set in a beautiful brick building. The museum is known to have over 50,000 British-transplant convicts between 1819 and 1848. You can also witness many artifacts like convict carpentry tools and convict hammocks. You can also listen to many audio installations and try your hands on interactive experiences like lying in a hammock and trying on leg irons and convict clothes.

Location: Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: Thurs - Sun - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

4. Museum of Contemporary Art
One of the top Museums in Sydney to visit, the Museum of Contemporary Art is set in a stunning deco-style building overlooking the Circular Quay’s waterfront. The Museum is known for its dedication to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting works from contemporary artists. You can also enjoy looking at many exhibitions and collections of artwork from both Australian and International artists.

Location: 140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

5. Sydney Jewish Museum
Opened in 1992, the Sydney Jewish Museum focuses on documenting the history of the Holocaust. Located in the historic Maccabean Hall, the museum has an amazing collection that is a memorial to the six million Jews who lost their lives. You can witness Jewish culture, heritage, and traditions in the collection. The museum is also home to many artifacts, videos, and interactive media which are displayed in three areas.

Location: 148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Timings: Sunday - 10am–4:30pm
Monday: 10 am–4 pm
Tuesday: 10 am–2 pm
Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
Friday: 10am–3pm

6. The Rocks Discovery Museum
Located in a sandstone warehouse, the museum is known to have a stunning collection of archaeological artifacts and a collection of images found in the rocks. You can also witness four permanent collections which share the history of the area and the European settlement over the periods of Warrane (pre-1788), Colony (1788–1820), port (1820–1900), and Transformations (1900–present). You can get a chance to learn more about the establishment of the English colony through many guided tours.

Location: Kendall Ln, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

7. Chau Chak Wing Museum
Located at the University of Sydney, the Chau Chak Wing Museum was opened in order to bring Nicholson, Macleay, and Art collections under the same roof. You can witness the largest collection of antiquities in the Southern Hemisphere at the Nicholson collection. The art collection has over 8000 historical and contemporary works. You can also witness many natural history items in the Macleay collection. The museum also hosts many temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Location: University Pl, Camperdown NSW 2006, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8. Art Gallery of NSW
One of the top Museums in Sydney, the Art Gallery of NSW is one of the leading art museums in Australia with over one million visitors every year. You can enjoy looking at some stunning artwork from renowned artists at the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions. You can see many Australian, European, and Asian arts which are displayed. One of the best parts about visiting the museum is that it has free entry and free guided tours available for tourists.

Location: Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

9. Justice and Police Museum
Head over to the Justice and Police Museum and discover the dark side of Sydney's past. You can learn many stories about smuggling, illegal immigration, and theft and visit courts and stations which took place in the city. You can also witness the 1890s holding cells, offices, and courts. You can look at a lot of mug shots and crime scene photography from over a century.

Location: Cnr Phillip St &, Albert St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Timings: Saturday - 10am–5pm
Sunday - 1:00 pm–5:00 PM

10. Australian Museum
Opened in 1827, the Australian Museum is the first museum in Australia and has many exhibitions and public programs. These exhibitions help people understand the history of the country, the beautiful flora, fauna, and Australian culture. You can also witness the wild planet exhibition which showcases the importance of biodiversity with 400 amazing animals. You can go on a guided tour with a professional expert who will tell you fascinating facts about Australian culture and people.

Location: 1 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Timings: 10:00 AM - 5:00 P

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The Australian Museum opened in the year 1827, and is the oldest museum in Australia. This was the first museum to be opened in the country and is also the fifth oldest natural history museum in the world.

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Yes, entry to Chau Chak Wing Museum is free in Sydney. The museum is located at the University of Sydney and showcases displays about art, science, history, and ancient cultures.

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The timings for the Sydney Jewish museum are:
Sunday: 10am–4:30pm
Monday: 10 am–4 pm
Tuesday:10 am–2 pm
Thursday: 10 am–4 pm
Friday:10am–3pm
The museum is closed on Wednesdays.

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The best time to visit Sydney is from September to November as the weather is pleasant. These months are ideal for visitors as you can indulge in many outdoor activities and explore the city.

The Australian National Maritime Museum of History is famous for its artifacts relating to the marine world. The museum is home to over 140000 maritime objects, ships, and replica ships.

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