Museum of Sydney

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.

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.

• No cloaking is provided at this time.
• You are welcome to take photos except where signs indicate there are restrictions on photographing specific works and objects.
• Professional camera equipment, including tripods, lighting etc, is not allowed inside unless you have organised permission beforehand. For more information please view our Photography conditions of use.
• Hand sanitiser is available for the safety and wellbeing of our visitors, members, staff and volunteers.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Members get more: access exclusive experiences and events, 20% off public programs plus 10% off at our shops and cafes.

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

This Way Canteen

• Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 9am–3pm

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.