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Australian Museum | Human evolution, dinosaurs, Australian bird life, Aborigines, mineral collections and biodiversity ecosystems. Theres a special under 5s kids section as well. Link - Australian Museum | Open 9.30am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas Day. Located opposite Hyde Park. Phone 02 9320 6000 | 6 College Street NSW |
Australian National Maritime Museum | Situated in Darling Harbour, at the western end of Pyrmont Bridge, this museum highlights the fascination and affinity Australians have with the sea. There is also a large floating collection of craft, from a destroyer to a 1888 racing cutter. Prime resource for historic vessels, migrant ships, family history, genealogy, maritime research, arts and culture, seamanship and much more. | West end of Pyrmont Bridge, Phone 9552 7777 | 2 Murray St. NSW |
Country Music Museum | With displays on Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty, Barry Thorton and many more artists - as well as the Country Music Awards. No link found. | Open 10 am to 2pm Mon to Sat. Extended hours during Festival Events. Tamworth NSW 2340 Australia Phone: +61 (0)2 6755 4300 | 93 Brisbane St, Tamworth NSW |
Dubbo Military Museum | With the largest private collection of WW2 and other rare military planes, tanks and vehicles in NSW. No link found. | Ph 02 6884 5550 | Newell Hwy, just 4km south of Zoo turnoff. Obley Rd. NSW |
Dundullimal Homestead | Originally built in the 1840s, Dundumillimal Homestead is a restored slab house showing life in colonial Australia. As well there is a working saddlery and blacksmith, animal farm for the kids, tractor hayride and more. Link - Dundullimal Homestead | Ph 02 6884 9984 | Obley Rd, 2km past Zoo NSW |
Lord Howe Museum | Museum with local memorabilia from earlier times, as well as marine life. Link - Lord Howe Museum | Ask the locals about opening times | Lagoon Road NSW |
Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum | Heaven for Bike Enthusiasts, with motorcycles from the 50s to the 80s meticulously restored and some limited edition current models. Ducati, Triumph, Honda and many more. Link - Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum | Phone +061 2 6766 7000 for further information. | Armidale Rd - New England Highway NSW |
The Macleay Museum | Collections of Ethography, Vertebrates, Invertebrates, Scientific Instruments and photographs. Link - The Macleay Museum | Hours : 10 - 4.30 Monday to Friday. Phone 02 9036 5253 | Gosper Lane off Science Road, University of Sydney NSW |
The Powerhouse Museum | The Powerhouse Museum is Sydney's largest and most popular museum. Home to Australian culture and history, the Powerhouse is the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into this rich and diverse country. Visit the Museum to find out about all things Australian - explore how Australians live, work and entertain themselves, find out about Australia?s notable record in research and innovation and discover the contemporary voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The Powerhouse Museum is a modern, vibrant organisation with over 25 exhibitions on at any one time exploring an amazing array of phenomena to excite visitors from all over the world. More than 250 interactives bring the Powerhouse Museum to life for thousands of people each year. Touch screen computers, audio phones, science experiments and hands-on fun are guaranteed to delight children and adults alike. An ever-changing program of temporary displays complements a range of permanent exhibitions, and regular demonstrations, performances, workshops and other special events are presented throughout the Museum. The Museum is ideally situated in Darling Harbour, Sydney?s prestige waterfront location, and is close to the CBD and many other fantastic Sydney attractions. Easily accessible via the Metro Monorail, one of only a few above ground rail systems in the world that operates through the heart of a major city, the Museum also provides several language guides to ensure maximum enjoyment for all. Whether it?s vegemite, Holden cars, didgeridoos or traditional bush kitchens you?re interested in, the Powerhouse Museum is a must-see for all international visitors. Link - The Powerhouse Museum | Phone 02 9217 0341 | 500 Harris St. NSW |
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