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Membership unlocks the past, present and future at Museums of History NSW

Become a member of Museums of History NSW to access fantastic year-round benefits and to celebrate the stories of our people and places. Members enjoy exclusive events, experiences, discounts and priority access to tickets.

Members also provide critical support for the important work we do in the preservation of our state’s most significant historic houses, museums, gardens and collections.

Year-round benefits

  • Unlimited free entry to the Hyde Park Barracks and Susannah Place
  • 20% discount on events, including school holiday programs
  • Members-only events and experiences
  • Pre-sale and priority access to tickets
  • Regular eNews with exclusive giveaways and offers
  • 10% discount at all our cafes and restaurants
  • 10% discount at all our retail shops, including online
  • Memberships includes benefits for up to four children (aged 15 or younger) when accompanied by the member
  • Benefits from our friends at Museum of Brisbane, Transport Heritage, Museum Discovery Centre, Opera Australia, Art Monthly and Dendy. Find out more here.

Our membership levels provides greater flexibility and convenience with automatic renewal options. For more information see our FAQs.

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Benefits for one adult and up to four children, from $75. Join/renew here

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Benefits for two adults and up to four children, from $135. Join/renew here

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Current offers

Own the art from Iridescent by Gerwyn Davies valued at $6400!

Every member who joins or renews until 30 June 2023 has a chance to win a signed print of Meroogal by Gerwyn Davies and to meet the talented artist himself. Join or renew here.

*Every new and renewed membership from 20 December 2022 until 30 June 2023.

Exclusive Murder Mystery: The Abandoned Mansion
Members receive an exclusive 10% discount on tickets to Fever Originals’ immersive murder mystery game at Elizabeth Bay House.

Members will receive access to the special promo code via members eNews. Hurry, limited time offer with tickets selling fast!

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Aerial view of Sydney looking over the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay. Photographer unknown, 1958. NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF AUSTRALIA:A1200, L27972
2 May, 12pm

Members webinar: Discover the collections of MHNSW

Martyn Killion will introduce you to MHNSW Collections and the experts who will show you how to search the collections in this members webinar

Southern view of the Mint forecourt and the Macquarie Balcony
Throughout March, 5pm-8pm
Event

Friday Nights at The Mint

The Mint throws open its doors on Friday evenings for this special after-hours series in March

Palmer & Co. Bar, Sydney
20 April, 2.30pm
Talk

Members: Collections in Practice with Sibella Court

A members-only session of a fascinating conversation between research librarian Dr Matthew Stephens and interior designer and historian Sibella Court

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Young visitor at PlayScapes at the Museum of Sydney
On now
Featured exhibition

PlayScapes

A physical and digital playground developed in collaboration with Junior Major and Beastman

Exterior of Meroogal with Jacaranda trees in bloom
On now
Featured exhibition

Meroogal Women’s Art Prize

The biennial Meroogal Women’s Art Prize, now in its 19th year

Forage to Feast with Diego Bonetto and Marnee Fox, edible weeds basket
19 March, 10am
Past Event

Forage to feast at Vaucluse House

Join us for a seasonal, edible adventure with renowned forager and environmental educator Diego Bonetto and stylist and weed convert Marnee Fox

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Members Office

Monday - Friday,
Email: members@mhnsw.au
Phone: 02 8072 4515

Bookings Office

Email: bookings@mhnsw.au
Phone: 02 8239 2211

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