Make your donation to Sydney. Sydney Living Museums
To discuss donating a major gift and/or leaving a gift in your Will contact Alison Muir, Associate Director, Philanthropy on (02) 8239 2433 or via email

Sydney Living Museums understands the dynamic nature of house museums and presents them to the public in an enticing way.
Penelope Seidler AM
Sydney Living Museums, Major Donor
Annual Appeal 2022
The Heritage Fund has been established to enable Sydney Living Museums to immediately undertake any urgent and necessary work on our sites and collections. Your tax-deductible donation will ensure our unique history and heritage will be there for future generations to enjoy.
Hyde Park Barracks learning precinct
Help us to develop a dynamic learning precinct at the Hyde Park Barracks that will provide engaging and meaningful educational experiences for more than 30,000 people every year, of all ages and abilities.
Leave a bequest
Your bequest is a legacy for future generations and ensures integrity, authenticity and longevity in the work that we do.
Join the Heritage Housekeepers
Gifts of $1000 will help us to carry out vital heritage conservation work on our 12 sites.
Join the Governors’ Circle
Gifts of $5000 or more will make a positive and significant impact on the future of our 12 historic sites.
Become a Custodian
Gifts of $10,000 or more will make powerful impact on a focus area of your choice.
About the Sydney Living Museums Foundation
The Foundation supports and assists the Board of Trustees by encouraging philanthropic support and interest in the work of Sydney Living Museums.
With a portfolio of 12 properties, including UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks and The Mint, philanthropy is essential to ensure we continue to care and preserve our unique sites for future generations.
We see it as an imperative to include all in our shared history and provide our students with the opportunity to gain a diversity of lived experiences so that they are better equipped to function effectively in our society.
Teacher, Marayong Public School
on the Unlocking Heritage education program