Visit the Museum of Sydney
Getting here
Address
Cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets, Sydney, NSW 2000
Phone
Museum
+61 2 9251 5988
Restaurant
The Governors Kitchen
For bookings, contact (02) 9241 1788
By public transport
We are located one block back from Circular Quay, which is serviced by trains, buses and ferries.
For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500.
By road
Parking
We don’t have parking at the museum, and street parking is very limited. The nearest carpark is Governor Phillip & Macquarie Tower. Enter from Young Street / Farrer Place. Visitors are advised to check parking rates.
The Domain parking station, which is about 15 minutes’ walk from the museum, offers a special discount to Museum of Sydney visitors.
Buses and cars can stop on Bridge Street and Young Street to drop-off and pick-up. There are bus parking zones on Macquarie Street which require drivers to remain with their vehicles.
Cycling
We have onsite bike racks for bike parking off Phillip Street on the mezzanine above the restaurant.
Hours
Museum
Open daily
10am–5pm
Admission charges apply
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Restaurant
The Governors Kitchen is open daily for breakfast and lunch. For bookings, contact (02) 9241 1788
NB The Governors Kitchen coffee cart is open daily from 10am
Admission
Adult | $12
Concession | $8
Family | $30
Members | Free of charge
Children under 5 years | Free of charge
Sydney Museums Pass
12 museums and historic houses, 1 pass, great savings. Find out more
Membership
Free entry to our museums and historic houses, discounts, offers and more. Find out more
Tours & Groups
Tours
Explore the museum on your own or join our museum tours at 11am & 3pm, which are free with general admission and are offered 7 days a week.
Groups
Group bookings
Groups of 10 or more can book a guided tour on Mondays to Sundays. But please book as early as possible to avoid disappointment. For bookings and information call +61 2 8239 2211 or email bookings@slm.com.au
School bookings
The Museum of Sydney runs education programs for primary and secondary students. Find about more about Education programs at the Museum of Sydney.
Accessibility
Mobility
There is level entry into the museum from the street and forecourt, and lift access to all floors.
Hearing and vision
All videos in temporary exhibitions are captioned, however historic films are not captioned at this stage.
Tours
We are always happy to try and accommodate individual visitors with specific needs into our regular guided tours, but we are best able to do that if you call ahead to let us know about any particular requirements you have. For groups with specific needs, we can develop customised tours to support those needs. Please call ahead to arrange on + 61 22 8239 2211.
The Governors Kitchen
The Governors Kitchen is led by head chef Nghia Dinh and manager Zelka Pierce, as well as consultant sommelier Samantha Payne. The talented team pay homage to the past through their original menu – fusing modern Australian cuisine and colonial-era cookery techniques.
Opening hours
Open daily for breakfast and lunch
The Coffee Cart is open Monday - Friday from 10am - 5pm; Saturday 8.30am - 5pm; Sunday 9am-5pm for coffee, tea and light refreshments.
Potato gnocchi. The Governors Kitchen, Museum of Sydney. Fresh Catering
Venue hire
Built on the site of Australia’s first Government House, a stone’s throw from Circular Quay in Sydney’s CBD, the Museum of Sydney is a beautifully designed, purpose-built museum and event space complete with the latest AV and other facilities to host business and special events for 20–250 people.
Bookings & enquiries
Contact the Venues Team today.
Viewing Cube, Museum of Sydney. Photo © Penelope Beveridge for Sydney Living Museums
Other information
Children & family
Don’t miss the extraordinary scale models of the First Fleet, or the dog skeleton under the floor. Discover all kinds of secrets about this city and the families who have lived here. For children under 12 years, ask at the information desk for the MoS Kids guide for the museum.
Things to remember
Umbrellas and bags over handbag size must be cloaked.
You are welcome to take photos except where signs indicate there are restrictions on photographing specific works and objects.
Shop
The Museum of Sydney Shop has closed but a selection of merchandise is available for purchase. You can also purchase a selection of books from our online shop.