The Mint

Address

10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Phone +61 2 8239 2288

By public transport

We are located at the southern (Hyde Park) end of Macquarie Street, next to the Hyde Park Barracks Museum.

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

Train

The Mint is a 5-minute walk from St James station (City Circle line) or a 10-minute walk from Martin Place station (Eastern Suburbs line).

Bus

The nearest bus stops are on Elizabeth Street at Hyde Park, which is a 5-minute walk away.

By road

Buses and cars can pause to drop off and pick up south of The Mint on Prince Albert Road, or behind The Mint in Hospital Road.

Parking

There is no public parking at the Mint. Limited meter parking is available in the streets around the Royal Botanic Gardens and Hyde Park.

Paid parking is available at the nearby Wilson - The Domain car park. The online promo code MHNSW is valid between Monday – Friday 6am–5pm. Pre-booking is required online via Book a Bay.

The Domain parking station is the closest parking station and is a 10-minute walk from The Mint. Enter from St Marys Road.

Cycling

We do not have secure parking for bikes at The Mint.

We welcome visitors to explore the Rum Hospital, with staff on hand to provide information and assist when needed. Talk to one of our volunteers who would be happy to tell you about the history of this early building, or wander through the building on your own.

Relax in the courtyard or make use of the garden games on the lawn.

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

For visitors with limited mobility

There is access for people with wheelchairs to the ground floor of the Macquarie Street building, courtyard, Coining Factory building and Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection. The Coining Factory building also has accessible toilets.

Tours

For groups with specific needs, we can develop customised tours to support those needs. Please call ahead to arrange on +61 2 8239 2211.

The Bullion Store offers single-origin coffee by The Little Marionette and a delicious menu featuring a range of fresh baked pastries, artisanal bagels and healthy salads. You can book museum entry and program tickets, purchase membership as well as shop a range of books, gifts and homewares.

Opening hours

Holiday trading: Closing Friday 22 December 2023 and re-opening Monday 8 January 2024.

• Monday to Friday, 7.30am–4pm
• Cafe: 7.30am–3pm
• Shop and information desk: 9am–4pm

Situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, The Mint’s striking architecture, flexible, award-winning event spaces and integrated AV make it a versatile and inspiring venue choice for parties, celebrations and business events.

Visit venue hire for more information.