Best places: History museums in Sydney, Australia

Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.

Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.

Expansive, modern gallery for Jewish history exhibits, tours, book signings & a kosher cafe.

Surrounded by its original gardens, this 19th-century mansion is now a museum & serene picnic spot.

This prominent, 19th-century Colonial home with tours features harbour views & a hidden grotto.

Historical houses depicting life from the 1840s to 1970s in Sydney's oldest neighborhood.

Set in an 1890s police station, this interactive museum explores Sydney's criminal & forensic past.

👍👍 Not so far from the centre of Sydney, La perouse beach is a nice place to see the beautiful views and to have a realxing surrounding around you. The place actually gives you a piece of mind and the beauty is just sheerless. People also go there for wedding photo shoots because the views are just so...

Historical estate & museum featuring a colonial bungalow with a verandah & an 1830s-style garden.

Sleek 1950 home with mid-century modern architecture & furnishings, surrounded by bushland.

Warm rooms & suites in a stylish, rustic-chic hotel featuring upscale dining, a bar & a cafe-museum.

Set in a historic, 19th-century home, this living museum features guided tours, orchards & a farm.

Modern museum built over Australia’s first Government House & celebrating the diversity of the city.

👍👍 What a top place. The wonderful staff makes you feel welcome and the exhibits are awesome witch makes for great selfies, I highly recommend this museum!

👍👍 It was a nice place to go there, which it was our first time in that one that had a lot of seats outside and it might be possible to play something but we didn't bring them so instead we just had a break then went roam around for a bit near a used to be fountain that turned into a garden and after t...

👍 A very small museum. It is run by some very enthusiastic local volunteers. They have a very good general knowledge of items on display. A small part of early Australian history preserved for the future . A great place to bring g the kids .

🫤 Historical building yes, but a museum it is not.