Museum of Sydney

For a snapshot of Sydney’s history, this museum tells stories about the people, places and culture of the city. The building’s architecture draws inspiration from the site’s history, weaving in remains of the inaugural Government House, circa 1788. Don’t miss the intricate model of the 11 ships of the First Fleet.

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Inside the historic Queen Victoria Building is a renowned art gallery dedicated to established and emerging Australian Indigenous artists. At Aboriginal Art Galleries, admire the soulful paintings, authentic didgeridoos, handmade crafts and traditional artefacts.

Art Gallery of New South Wales

If you only have the time to visit one major gallery, this is the leading museum of art in Sydney, with important collections of Australian, European and Asian art. See works by some of Australia’s most famous artists, including Brett ... Read more

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This colonial structure is Sydney’s oldest public building and boasts a rich history. Originally built in 1816 as a hospital for 200 convict patients – and financed with 45,000 gallons of rum – the ‘rum’ hospital had its Southern Wing ... Read more

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This UNESCO World Heritage-listed museum tells the story of Australia’s convict beginnings and its powerful imprint on Indigenous Australia. Cutting-edge visual and audio technology allows visitors to follow in the footsteps of some of the 500,000 British convicts who were ... Read more
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