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The Museum of Sydney

February 3rd 2008 21:01
It's odd for someone to visit a museum about the city they live in. I did. And I thought it was great as there are many things I didn't know, or didn't know the details of about Sydney and now, I am quite glad I had taken the time to learn them. (As long as I can still remember next week it'd be even better!)

The Museum of Sydney is a relatively new museum in Sydney right near the Circular Quay on the corner of Phillip and Bridge Sts. Admission price was $10 for an adult but I think the exhibitions were well worth it.

The building which hosts the museum is a piece of history in itself, being the first government house built in NSW in 1788 by Governor Arthur Phillip.


And right now, there are some interesting exhibition that I thought would interest you all:

Sydney Now - New Australian photojournalism, an exhibition with photographs that reflect Sydneysider's lifestyles, concerns, dreams, motivations and aspirations. A realm of reality to the lives of many that live here, party here and grow old here.

Angel in taxi
Narelle Autio: George Street, 2001. Courtesy of Stills Gallery, Sydney


More photos from Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Now Gallery

As part of the Sydney Now exhibitions they are holding talks by the photographers Martin Mischkulnig and Tim Hixson on their works, and their inspirations.


The Museum of Sydney

Cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets,
Sydney NSW 2000

Opening Hours
Open daily 9.30am – 5pm
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

Admission Prices
Adult $10
Child/Concession $5
Family $20
Members free
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Comment by Cibbuano

February 4th 2008 01:51
I dunno... $10? is it really worth it?


Comment by AmyHuang

February 4th 2008 02:32
Personally I like to go to these things once. If you think about how much it is to go to the Aquarium and the Wildlife Park next door to it - $10 is a bargain!

Comment by Krystal

February 4th 2008 11:17
It pays to poke about and really get your money's worth in such places, its exterior is quite fascinating. $10 is not much to pay and I do think those other places need far more upkeep.

Talking to the staff often adds to the value of such places, it puts an extra touch on inanimate objects.

Comment by AmyHuang

February 4th 2008 21:23
Much agreed Crystal, I suppose it's value depends on how interested you are in the information that you can get from these things.

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