Hidden gems: Museums in Sydney

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Sydney. This list contains 37 places from Museum category.

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Zyzz House
Museum
👍👍 Nearly 12 years without you zyzz, RIP💙
5.00 (8 reviews) (~16.15 km from centre)
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Australian Army Military Police Museum
Museum
👍👍 This was a fascinating museum in two 'P1 Huts' (anyone in the army will know these huts). The history of the role of 'Policing the Military' stretches from Governor Arthur Phillip (First Fleet) using the Provost through all the ages and 'operations of theatre' in war and conflict that Australia has...
5.00 (5 reviews) (~25.23 km from centre)
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MV Cape Don Society Inc
Maritime museum
👍👍 The MV Cape Don was a government lighthouse tender vessel on the Australian coast from 1963 to 1991. She was built in Newcastle by the State Dockyard as a unique class of ship that was purpose-built to service navigational aids (including manned lighthouses), primarily along the Western Australian...
4.90 (36 reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)
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May Gibbs' Nutcote
Museum
Whimsical harbourside home & gardens of the noted children's author, with tours & a tea room.
4.80 (142 reviews) (~3.35 km from centre)
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Royal Coast Track
Hiking area
👍 Nice coastal track that offer beautiful scenery. Short day track or multi days hike are available. There are tracks that are suitable for all ages. I saw lots of kids along the tracks too. Ensure you wear good shoes as there are some rocky parts. Can get slippery. Check tide and wave forecast too if...
4.80 (70 reviews) (~33.33 km from centre)
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Illawarra Beekeepers Association Inc.
Honey farm
👍👍 According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. v According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, flies anyway because bees don't c...
4.80 (27 reviews) (~23.52 km from centre)
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South Pylon Museum
Museum
👍👍 This is a hidden gem and should be on everyone's list when visiting Sydney (as long as they can navigate stairs; there is no elevator). Located inside the pylon (those 2 giant brown towers that are on each end of the bridge) closest to Circular Quay, this small museum has some photos and descriptio...
4.80 (22 reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)
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The Lomond
Museum
4.80 (6 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)
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Sydney Heritage Fleet
Maritime museum
A museum & collection of 10 historic vessels & 55 smaller boats offering on-board tours & cruises.
4.70 (63 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Jewish War Memorial and Museum
Museum
👍👍 A rather tightly governed museum where you should ring the Intercoms to gain access with bag checked. So don’t be baffled by it’s locked front door. The distorted David’s star is form with the outline of the layering of balcony at the main hall. The exhibit could move you with motion again with the...
4.70 (61 reviews) (~1.48 km from centre)
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Tall Ship James Craig
Museum
👍 Beautiful ships
4.70 (57 reviews) (~0.94 km from centre)
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Paperbark Grove and BBQs
Park
👍👍 Nice spot for weddings. Pros: - Easy parking for guests - Easy access for suppliers - Beautiful trees provide great backdrop and natural aisle - lots of places to take photos in the park Cons - Quite open and public (but strangers will tend to maintain a respectful distance so no biggie) - Cars may...
4.70 (35 reviews) (~3.48 km from centre)
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St Bartholomew's Church & Cemetery
Church
👍 This was an interesting place to visit, you can walk right down to the bottom of the cementery and walk to the top of the church. Good views from the top of the hill, between the M4 and Great Western Highway back towards eastern Sydney. You can look towards the western direction towards the Blue M...
4.70 (23 reviews) (~27.89 km from centre)
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Penrith Museum of Printing
Museum
👍👍 Tiny little place, thought I would be done in 5 minutes. I was wrong! The staff there took time to explain the history and how printing works. Now, the high light of the day, they fired up the machine and showed us how they ran. Extremely friendly and informative. Definitely a place to check out.
4.70 (21 reviews) (~49.63 km from centre)
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Don Bank Museum
Museum
Landmark wooden slab house built in the mid 19th century, with exhibits & antique furniture.
4.70 (19 reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)
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Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
Museum
👍 The only reason I give 4 stars for this place is that is only open 2 x a month. Well worth a visit - it's the only hospital/nursing museum I have seen and it's fascinating. Run by friendly ex-nursing staff who love to tell you interesting facts about the history of nursing/hospitals in Parramatta....
4.70 (14 reviews) (~20.07 km from centre)
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Macquarie University History Museum
Museum
👍👍 The Museum is organized very well with clear information provided. I hope MUHM could get larger space in the future to display more to public.
4.70 (6 reviews) (~13.84 km from centre)
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Museum of Human Disease
Museum
Pathology museum exhibiting 3,000 specimens of diseased tissue, with clinical history explanations.
4.60 (130 reviews) (~5.87 km from centre)
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Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops
Museum
👍👍 Great venue to visit ! Hughes historic train locomotive workshop. Historic ambience. Many good restaurants and bars. Hughes IGA Supermarket.
4.60 (107 reviews) (~3.09 km from centre)
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Australian Railway Historical Society
Book store
👍👍 Such a cute place that I stumbled into on the way to work. Includes cafe with yummy muffins at an affordable price. Thank you so much for giving me such a great start to my day ❤️.
4.60 (105 reviews) (~3.1 km from centre)
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