Museum of Sydney

Address

Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone +61 2 9251 5988

By public transport

We are located one block back from Circular Quay, which is serviced by trains, buses and ferries.

For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500.

By road

Buses and cars can stop on Bridge Street and Young Street to drop-off and pick-up. There are bus parking zones on Macquarie Street which require drivers to remain with their vehicles.

Parking

We don’t have parking at the museum, and street parking is very limited. The nearest carpark is Governor Phillip & Macquarie Tower. Enter from Young Street / Farrer Place. Visitors are advised to check parking rates.

Cycling

We have onsite bike racks for bike parking off Phillip Street on the mezzanine above the restaurant.

We welcome visitors to explore the museum and its exhibitions on their own, with our staff on hand to provide information and assist when needed.

For more information, please read our Visitor conditions of entry.

Please note: Screening times are subject to change due to theatre availability. For up-to-date information, please call the Museum of Sydney on the day of your visit on + 61 02 9251 5988 between 10am-5pm daily.

City of Millions
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1965
Duration: 20 minutes

Sydney's Harbour Bridge
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1933
Duration: 8 minutes

Souvenir of Sydney
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1954
Duration: 10 minutes

Australian Diary Sydney Opera House
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1968
Duration: 8 minutes

City in the Sun
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 1947
Duration: 10 minutes

Groups larger than 20 must pre-book their visit through our bookings team on +61 2 8239 2211 or bookings@mhnsw.au.

The Museum of Sydney Shop offers a selection of merchandise and books reflecting our stories from the site and of Sydney.

Access aids

The following access aids are available for free hire:

• portable stools
• wheelchairs
• video magnifiers

If you require an access aid, we recommend booking it prior to your visit by calling Bookings on +61 2 8239 2211 during business hours. Or inquire when you arrive at the ticketing desk. Please note that access aid equipment is limited, and subject to availability.

For visitors with limited mobility

Portable stools

Portable stools are available for use during your visit, please inquire at the front desk.

Wheelchair access

The museum entrance is across a forecourt that can be accessed from either Phillip or Bridge streets. There is level entry from Bridge Street onto the forecourt and into the museum. From Phillip Street the forecourt and museum entry can be reached either down a set of steps or a moderately steep paved gradient. A lift provides access to all floors.

Wheelchairs are available for use during your visit. We recommend booking before your visit.

For visitors who are blind or have low vision

Video magnifiers are available for use during your visit. We recommend booking a video magnifier prior to your visit.

We welcome assistance animals, and a water bowl is available on request.

For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing

A hearing loop system is installed in the Warrane Theatre and all videos in temporary exhibitions are captioned.

For visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities

Tips for a low-sensory visit

Minimise the time you or your family spends in a queue by buying tickets online before your visit.

The museum experience does not feature bright, flickering or strobe lighting but does include large-scale projections. These or other elements may be included in one of our changing temporary exhibitions and could cause sensory overload, spatial disorientation or motion sickness. For more information in advance of your visit, call Bookings on +61 2 8239 2211 during business hours. Or inquire at the ticketing desk when you arrive.

Tours

We are always happy to try and accommodate individual visitors with specific needs, but we are best able to do that if you call ahead to let us know about any particular requirements you have. For groups with specific needs, we can develop customised tours to support those needs. Please call Bookings to arrange on +61 2 8239 2211.

Built on the site of Australia’s first Government House, the Museum of Sydney is a beautifully designed, purpose-built museum and event space complete with the latest AV and other facilities to host business and special events for 20–500 people.

Visit venue hire for more information.