Free Museums in New South Wales

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Free Museums in New South Wales

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales
4.7 (8097 ratings)4.5 (2866 ratings)
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Art galleryMuseumsArt museumCultural center
Australian National Maritime Museum
Australian National Maritime Museum
4.5 (3664 ratings)4.5 (1817 ratings)
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Maritime museumMuseumsConference centerFunction room facilityHistory museumNational museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Sydney Uncovered
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"Occupying a prime location next to Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum is a must-visit for tourists as well as for local Sydney-siders. As the name suggests, the Australian National Maritime Museum is focussed on Australia’s maritime history, and is home to an impressive collection of objects that go as far back as the 17th century. Note that tickets are required for specific exhibitions and to enter the ships and vessels that are on display inside and outside the museum."
Mentioned by Adventure, baby!
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"The Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) is Australia’s national centre for maritime collections, exhibitions, research and archaeology. Grab a free ticket from the front desk for admission into the permanent indoor galleries and under 5s play area “Mini Mariners”. For entry into our fave spot, the “Kids on Deck” craft area, visiting exhibitions and the ships, a paid ticket is required."
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
4.4 (6551 ratings)4 (1095 ratings)
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
140 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
Art museumMuseumsArt galleryCafeEvent venueStore
Mentioned by tripindicator.com
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"Housed in a historic Art Deco building it contains more than 4,000 works of modern art and is dedicated to showcasing the works of living artists from Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, along with artists around the world. It displays paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, film, and performance art. Whilst you're indulging your creative..."
Mentioned by Expedia Blog
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"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is one of the city’s must-see museums dedicated to living artists. Located on the bank of the picturesque Sydney Harbour, it’s home to a vast collection of both international and Australian masterpieces of painting, sculpture, photography and moving images. It also has a large collection of works from indigenous artists."
Hyde Park Barracks
Hyde Park Barracks
4.5 (681 ratings)4.5 (1053 ratings)
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Heritage museumMuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Madame Tussauds Sydney
Madame Tussauds Sydney
4.3 (3785 ratings)4 (1638 ratings)
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
MuseumsWax museumSpecialty Museums
Customs House
Customs House
4.5 (1908 ratings)4 (182 ratings)
Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.
31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Historical landmarkMuseumsArt MuseumsHistory Museums
Mentioned by Not Another Travel Blog
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"A landmark building near Circular Quay, this is the location of the library. It used to be the headquarters of the Customs service and is an impressive building to walk through. One of the best features to check out is a small scale model of Sydney under the glass floor."
The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
4.7 (10 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
110 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Archaeological siteMuseumsNatural History Museums
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
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"The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre is part of Sydney Harbour YHA in The Rocks heritage precinct of Sydney. The centre facilitates hands-on archaeology educational experiences and opens the archaeological site to the public. Opening Times: The Big Dig welcomes the general public to visit the site during daylight hoursTicket Prices: varied depending on programAddress: 110 Cumberland St, Sydney NSWWebsite:thebigdig.com.au"
Mentioned by Adventure, baby!
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"The Big Dig Cumberland Street Archaeological Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site in The Rocks. The centre is part of Sydney Harbour YHA,, and while it is no longer an “active” excavation site, it does facilitate hands-on archaeology educational experiences and opens the archaeological site to the public. The general public are welcome to visit the Big Dig site during daylight hours."
Mentioned by Sydney 7 days itinerary
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"You’ll see a great mix of architecture as well as Sydney’s Oldest pub, the Big Dig Archaeological Site underneath the YHA hostel, Suez Lane which was once run by gangs and 4 houses preserved from different decades at Susannah Place. Head to The Rocks Square for plenty of dining options or the famous Rocks Markets on Saturdays for some independent stalls and delicious food."
La Perouse Museum
La Perouse Museum
4.4 (237 ratings)4 (20 ratings)
1542 Anzac Parade, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia
MuseumsHistory Museums
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
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"Located on the Kamay Botany Bay National Park’s northern headland and housed in a historic Cable Station building, the La Perouse Museum documents the 1787-1788 expedition of Comte de Lapérouse who arrived in Botany Bay a week after the First Fleet before departing and then mysteriously disappearing. When visiting La Perouse Museum make sure to visit the Macquarie Watchtower, Pere Receveurs Tomb and Bare Island. Opening Times: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm | Saturdays and Sundays, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm | Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.Ticket Prices: FREEAddress: 1542 Anzac Parade, La PerouseWebsite:La Perouse Museum webpage"
Mentioned by Best Things to do in Sydney | Sydney Expert
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"Feature: A mix of Aboriginal history and artefacts from the expedition of French Explore La Perouse who reached Australia in 1788 just days after the English. Unlike many on this list, this Museum is well outside the CBD, in the coastal suburb of La Perouse. Housed in the old Cable Station, which once connected Australia to the rest of the world via telegraph, the Museum commemorates the famous La Perouse expedition, a French scientific endeavour whose ships arrived around Port Jackson at roughly the same time as the First Fleet."
Mentioned by Sydney Uncovered
10 Best Free Museums in Sydney
"The last one on this list of free Sydney museums is not as well-known as most other museums, but La Perouse Museum at the southern end of Anzac Parade is certainly worth a visit. The museum is housed in the former Telegraph Cable Station building on the La Perouse headland, and is home to a large collection of exhibits related to the 1787–1788 expedition of a French naval officer and explorer. This expedition arrived in Australia one week after the First Fleet, and vanished without a trace months later."
Sydney Tramway Museum
Sydney Tramway Museum
4.6 (254 ratings)4.5 (53 ratings)
Cnr of Rawson Avenue and, Pitt St, Loftus NSW 2232, Australia
Heritage museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
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"Before the light rail returned to Sydney, trams were something that many people believed was a Melbourne thing unaware that Sydney had an extensive tram system in place. It makes sense then that the Sydney Tramway Museum is Australia’s oldest tramway museum and the largest in the southern hemisphere. The Sydney Tramway Museum boasts quite a collection of trams including Sydney trams from 1896 to 1997 as well as trams from across Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne, Ballarat and Adelaide) and even from overseas such as San Francisco, Nagasaki, Berlin, Munich and Milan."
Carriageworks
Carriageworks
4.5 (3099 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings)
Diverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015, Australia
Art centerMuseumsArts organizationEvent venuePerforming arts theaterSpecialty Museums

Top Best Restaurants in New South Wales

Subway
Subway
3.9 (184 ratings)
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
1/108 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Fast food restaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Entrata Restaurant
Entrata Restaurant
4.6 (521 ratings)
Sophisticated space offering Italian cuisine in a contemporary dining room with exposed-brick walls.
143 Glenhaven Rd, Glenhaven NSW 2156, Australia
Italian restaurantEvent venueFunction room facilityLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by AGFG
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"If cravings lean towards the true flavours of Italian cuisine, stop by Entrata on Glenhaven Road. This Glenhaven restaurant is all rustic charm with exposed coloured brick walls, pale green velvet ben..."
CicciaBella Trattoria & Bar
CicciaBella Trattoria & Bar
4.1 (106 ratings)
Parramatta Square, T3/01 153 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
RestaurantBarItalian restaurant
Mentioned by Broadsheet
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"Cicciabella’s second location pays tribute to the pared-back “cucina povera” style of Italian cooking – think woodfired Florentine steak, crudo, pasta and pizza. Parramatta Square 153 Macquarie Street,Parramatta"

Best Nature and Parks (RV, National, Dog, etc) in New South Wales

Carss Bush Park
Carss Bush Park
4.5 (1377 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings)
Carwar Ave, Carss Park NSW 2221, Australia
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by ellaslist.com.au
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"Here you'll find a fully fenced toddler area with a swing, slide and plenty to climb, as well as two long flying foxes with a boarding platform, a giant slide, a large circular climbing frame, a sandpit, an onsite cafe, and just about everything else. A play in the playground surrounded by bushland will be topped off perfectly with a paddle in the foreshore of Kogarah Bay. Read our Carss Bush Park & Playground Review."
Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head Reserve
4.7 (571 ratings)4.5 (54 ratings)
Protected bushland with gentle waterside walking trails, caves & views of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Balls Head Dr, Waverton NSW 2060, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas
Mahon Pool
Mahon Pool
4.7 (806 ratings)4.5 (60 ratings)
Popular swimming spot featuring an oceanside, saltwater pool below scenic cliffs & outdoor showers.
15R Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035, Australia
BeachNature & ParksGeologic Formations

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in New South Wales

Merchants of Ultimo
Merchants of Ultimo
4.1 (714 ratings)
Ground Broadway, 1 Bay St, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
RestaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCoffee storeHamburger restaurantPatisseriePizza restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliVegetarian restaurant
Medan Ciak
Medan Ciak
4.3 (433 ratings)
10/339 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Indonesian restaurantAsian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Yulli's
Yulli's
4.5 (1170 ratings)
Creative vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes, plus craft beers, served in a quirky dining room.
417 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Vegetarian restaurantBarRestaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near New South Wales

Poolside in Coogee
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Quiet Private Room in Kingsford near UNSW, Light railway&bus - ROOM ONLY
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Crown Hotel Surry Hills
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