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Sydney Museums and Galleries

1. Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.3
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery · The Domain · 117 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Free admission into the general exhibition space. Exhibitions tickets range from $10 - $20.

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2. Museum of Sydney

7.2
Bridge St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Sydney City Center · 27 tips and reviews

L bombL bomb: Taking the highlights tour is a good way to get an overview of the small but interesting museum. I think this is also a good intro to Sydney when you 1st arrived.

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3. Justice & Police Museum

7.6
Phillip St, Sydney, NSW
Museum · Sydney City Center · 4 tips and reviews

Tim T.Tim Traveller: Bring a camera & keep an eye out for the free sydney morning herald halfway thru the visit Read more.

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4. Australian Museum

8.5
1 William St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Museum · 69 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Chinchilla: Has one of the best indigenous sections I've seen in Australian musuems

5. Powerhouse Museum

8.0
500 Harris St, Ultimo, NSW
Museum · 54 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: This is the coolest museum ever! There are so many different sections to explore and much of the museum is interactive so you have a great time here. Admission is only $10. Happy times ahead :)

6. Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

8.5
140 George St, Sydney, NSW
Art Museum · Circular Quay · 108 tips and reviews

Darren W.Darren Woodhouse: Great art superb location

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7. Susannah Place Museum

7.3
58-64 Gloucester St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Circular Quay · 3 tips and reviews

James Y.James Yeang: This is a hidden gem of Sydney. So authentic and friendly. Two thumbs up!

8. The Rocks Discovery Museum

7.6
Kendall Ln, The Rocks, NSW
Museum · 7 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Right under the Rocks Visitors Centre - small collection worth your time while you are in the Rocks. Free entry

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9. Australian National Maritime Museum

8.3
2 Murray St, Darling Harbour, NSW
Museum · 43 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Entry is free to the museum's core exhibitions, special temporary exhibitions, Wharf 7 Maritime Heritage Centre, North Wharf and marina (to view small vessels) and Cape Bowling Green Lighthouse.

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10. Sydney Jewish Museum

8.2
148 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, NSW
History Museum · 2 tips and reviews

11. Hyde Park Barracks Museum

8.4
Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Martin Place · 12 tips and reviews

Sydney F.Sydney Festival: Enjoy 14 fabulous nights of music this January, with an eclectic line-up of the hottest live bands and DJs. Keystone Festival Bar continues late into the night with free entry from 11.30pm. Read more.

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12. Nicholson Museum

Manning Road (Southern entrance to Quadrangle), Sydney, NSW
History Museum · Camperdown · 2 tips and reviews
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13. Australian Centre for Photography

257 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW
Art Gallery · 7 tips and reviews

Mauricio | Digital Marketer @.Mauricio | Digital Marketer @ eDigital: Free entry, great photo exhibitions and talks... Sydney needs more of this.

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14. S.H. Ervin Gallery

National Trust of Australia, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery · Central Business District · No tips or reviews