Best places: Museums in Sydney, Australia

Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.

National war memorial featuring a small museum & a pink granite exterior with sculptures & reliefs.

👍👍 Free entry museum that is incredibly quiet clean and well maintained. The museum spans multiple floors from modern art to historical displays in the museum section covering everything from Ancient China, Pompeii, Egypt to taxidermied animals. Beautiful and educational, a must visit.

Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.

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

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

👍👍 A must to do!!! Sydney Bus Museum is a hidden gem with plenty of surprises. If you like to explore the history of public transport in Sydney and experience some exposure to the past, don't hesitate. The biggest surprise was the ride with antique bus through streets of Sydney. It takes 40 min and is...

Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.

Museum with exhibits about fire safety & firefighting, including many historic engines.

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

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.

Art in a variety of media & made in the local area is shown & sold at this modern gallery.

A collection of 5,500+ rare & classic teapots from around the world, with a lunchroom & gift shop.

👍👍 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...

Established gallery with contemporary & early Australian artwork, plus events & creative workshops.

Artist Norman Lindsay's 17-hectare estate offers guided tours & sculptures, plus a cafe & gift shop.

Whimsical harbourside home & gardens of the noted children's author, with tours & a tea room.

Facility offering exhibits & artifacts from 3 Australian museums, plus kids' programs & a gift shop.

Small museum with artifacts & interactive exhibits spotlighting the history of The Rocks area.