The Mint

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.

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.

• 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.

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

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

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.

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