Museums of History NSW, Quay Quarter
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Museums of History NSW

Uncover Sydney history

  • 4.381 reviews
  • $$
  • Closed now

Museums of History NSW offers a calm, historic atmosphere showcasing Sydney and NSW heritage through curated exhibitions, artifacts, and interactive displays. Visitors can expect well-labelled galleries, occasional special exhibitions, and educational programs—ideal for sightseeing, learning, and photography.

Quick answers

Museums of History NSW in short

When is Museums of History NSW open?

Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM; Sat–Sun closed.

When is the best time to visit Museums of History NSW?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Museums of History NSW indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Museums of History NSW cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Museums of History NSW?

10 Macquarie St,Sydney NSW 2000,Australia.

Right now · 5:00 am

Why it fits right now

Closed right now.

Opens today 9 am.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Indoors

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Best time to go

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Plan your visit

Hours

Closed now
mondayToday
9 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
thursday
9 AM–5 PM
friday
9 AM–5 PM
saturday
Closed
sunday
Closed

Where and how

  1. 1 Museums of History NSW
  2. 2 Hyde Park Barracks · 1 min
  3. 3 Reserve Bank of Australia Museum · 2 min
  4. 4 Social Dining · 3 min
  5. 5 The Gidley · 3 min
10 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quay QuarterCall+61282392288Websitemhnsw.au

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.3from 81 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Historic landmarks
  • Art installations
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around Quay Quarter

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.