When is Sydney Observatory open?
Mon–Wed closed; Thu–Sat 12–7:30 PM; Sun closed.
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Sydney Observatory
- 4.64.0k reviews
- $$
- Closed now
Set in a historic fort with panoramic harbour views, Sydney Observatory blends heritage architecture with hands-on astronomy. Expect guided tours, telescope viewings, and interactive exhibits that make science accessible for families and curious visitors.
Quick answers
Sydney Observatory in short
When is the best time to visit Sydney Observatory?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
How much does Sydney Observatory cost?
Google lists its prices as $$.
Where is Sydney Observatory?
1003 Upper Fort St,Millers Point NSW 2000,Australia.
Right now · 8:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens Thu 12 pm.
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The next five days
Best time to go
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- Closed
- wednesday
- Closed
- thursday
- 12–7:30 PM
- friday
- 12–7:30 PM
- saturday
- 12–7:30 PM
- sunday
- Closed
Where and how
- 1 Sydney Observatory
- 2 Observatory Hill Park · 1 min
- 3 Observatory Hill Lookout · 1 min
- 4 S. H. Ervin Gallery · 3 min
- 5 Trails Cafe at YHA Sydney Harbour · 3 min
Good to know
- Price $$
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 4.0k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Weekend outings
- Historic landmarks
- Scenic views
- Gardens
The feel
- Historic
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Family friendly
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
Around The Hungry Mile
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Observatory Hill ParkPark · 1 min walk
Good nowObservatory Hill LookoutViewpoint · 1 min walk
S. H. Ervin GalleryGallery · 3 min walk
Trails Cafe at YHA Sydney HarbourCafé · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunscreen from 10 am.
SunscreenFrom 10 am