NSW Museums New South Wales

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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
2010

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.

Link - Australian National Maritime Museum

West end of Pyrmont Bridge, Phone
9552 7777

2 Murray St.

NSW
2007

Museum of Australian Currency Notes

The Museum of Australian Currency Notes has exhibits and displays of the currency notes that have celebrated and made their mark on the history of the country. They include notes from the beginning of the Australian colonial history all the way through to today’s advanced polymer ones. No free samples but an interesting take of this nation’s story.

Link - Museum of Australian Currency Notes

10.00 am and 4.00 pm Monday to Friday except Public Holidays and NSW Bank Holidays. Phone +61 2 4731 3000

Reserve Bank of Australia, Ground Floor at 65 Martin Place
Sydney (City Centre)

NSW
2000

Country Music Hall of Fame

With displays on Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty, Barry Thorton and many more artists - as well as the Country Music Awards. The museum is dedicated to Australian Country Music.

Link - Country Music Hall of Fame

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
2340

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
2830

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
2898

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
2340

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
2006

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 to Sydney.

Link - The Powerhouse Museum

Phone
02 9217 0341

500 Harris St.

NSW
2007

Trainworks Museum

The Trainworks museum is Australia’s newest and largest rail experience!

Located in Thirlmere, 90 minutes from Sydney’s city centre immerse yourself in rail history. With heritage train trips every Sunday, Australia’s largest collection or rolling stock and a heap of interactive activities, Trainworks will keep the whole family happy!

Check out our website for all the exciting events we hold - including Day Out with Thomas and School Holiday activities,

Link - The Trainworks Museum

Phone
02 4683 6800

10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere

NSW
2572

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