SYDNEY LIVING MUSEUMS

Two children preparing scone dough in the kitchen at Vaucluse House

Making dough in the Vaucluse House kitchen. Photo © James Horan for Sydney Living Museums

Children & Family

Sydney Living Museums has suspended all public programming until further notice.

This includes onsite learning programs, performances, talks, walking tours and all school holiday activities. We are taking these steps as a public health precaution in support of measures to contain COVID-19.

From our beautiful historic houses and gardens, to our city museums and programs especially designed for families to enjoy - Sydney Living Museums is the perfect place for imaginations to run wild.

Throughout the year we offer a fantastic range of children and family-friendly programs, exhibitions and events across our 12 museums, including interactive exhibitions, school holiday programs, family house tours, and loads of other fun things to do.

Join us and unlock your imagination today.

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Exhibitions

Temporary closure

On the move

TEMPORARY CLOSURE

Museum of Sydney

Grab your ticket and enter an interactive transport world created in collaboration with illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.

Temporary closure

Rouse Hill House & Farm in LEGO® Bricks

Bookings essential on weekends and holidays

Rouse Hill Estate

Visitors young and old will be limited only by their imagination as they add their creations for all to admire inside this exhibition at Rouse Hill Estate.

News

Update on COVID-19Monday 16 March 2020

In response to recent developments with COVID-19, Sydney Living Museums is closing all historic houses and museums effective Tuesday 24 March until further notice. Click here for further information about the potential impact of COVID-19.

Exhibition

Family connectionMonday 2 March 2020

One of the first visitors to our new interactive family exhibition at the Museum of Sydney had a more personal connection than most.

Visitors reading label in front of vehicles on display.

Collections

Uncover the collection: Museums Discovery CentreMonday 2 March 2020

With free entry every weekend, interactive and educational programs for children of all ages during the school holidays, community events throughout the year, and a range of tours available, the Museums Discovery Centre (MDC) offers something for everyone!