Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

With a harbourside location and impressive Art Deco exterior, this is a must-see. Filled with eye-catching modern art, there are more than 4,000 artworks by Aussie artists and an extensive collection of Indigenous art. The rooftop cafe has sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the gallery shop is brimming with take-home treasures.

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Susannah Place Museum

Take a peek into the lives of the working-class families who called these four pocket-sized terrace houses home from 1844 onwards in The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood. See how they lived, worked, and played in tiny backyards, open wash houses, ... Read more

Australian National Maritime Museum

Open daily (except Christmas Day) the Maritime Museum offers free admission to the permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, Maritime Heritage Centre at Wharf 7, the North Wharf and Marina to view the small fleet of historic vessels.