Museums of History NSW - Sydney, New South Wales

Firoz A.

We had a wonderful visit at the Museum of history NSW, love the art as well as the history of the building itself. Docent was very helpful and informative.

Stopped back to see some new exhibits. Just excellent and very unlike the other historical museums. Very easy to move through, and see a solid series of exhibits that totally represent NSW historical art.

Irma F.

This place is free entry. Once you enter they will give you headset and device to see the transcript of the explanation. This headset is a must if you want to understand the history in each area.. the explanation itself were not boring..it was quite interesting.

You can spend good 30-60 minutes in here, specially if you are keen with history..

Louie T.

A historical building with helpful staff. She gave us a brief history the place.
There's a cafe to dine in .

Uma F.

Very highly recommend this museum (: Immersive and interactive experience, the entry is free and you get a whole audio tour around the area extensively explaining the history behind the place. If you get the chance go!

safyurek

Museums of History NSW is changing the way our past is understood and our future will be experienced.

This new ‘home’ for the history of NSW brings together the historic houses, museums and collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast archives and records in the NSW State Archives Collection. Dedicated to engaging people in our past, Museums of History NSW provides greater access to these assets and to a broad range of stories about our social, cultural and political histories and identities.

Museums of History NSW cares for 13 of the most important historic houses, museums, sites and their collections. MHNSW’s sites and properties include Hyde Park Barracks, Museum of Sydney, Justice & Police Museum, Susannah Place Museum, Elizabeth Bay House, Vaucluse House, Rose Seidler House, Elizabeth Farm, Rouse Hill Estate, Meroogal, The Mint, Caroline Simpson Library and the Western Sydney Records Centre which is home to our State Archives Collection.

As custodians and storytellers, we are committed to preserving and presenting NSW’s unique history. Our places and collections comprise some of the most significant historical material in the country. With this as our foundation, we bring history to life through diverse voices and viewpoints, supporting audiences of all backgrounds to gain fresh perspectives and understandings of their past, present and future.

Central to this commitment is focusing a clear and accurate lens on the past that enables a truthful exploration of the continuing, lived impact of colonisation on First Nations communities and their connections to culture and Country. With truth telling and respect at the core of our approach, we aim to build on our shared histories, across our shared landscapes, and heal together for a united future.

Putting history before us, not behind us, we strive to keep the history of NSW relevant, empowering and new.

Source : https://mgnsw.org.au/organisations/museums-of-history-nsw/

Carl M.

The behind-the-scenes tour of the decommissioned White Bay Powerhouse was EXCELLENT!

Matthew R.

This review relates to an Sydney Living Museums event. We've been to a few now and recently went on the History Pub Tour around The Rocks (Sat 18th June). To be frank this was woeful. We were expecting a hell of a lot more for the price hit at $60 a ticket. The advertisement is extremely misleading! A number of issues. The mic/portable amp weren't checked prior to the tour. The lead and input needed to be cleaned, the lead much shorter (it was metres in length) and the amp crackled loudly and was inaudible for most of it as it either wasn't working through connection, was turned too low to hear anything or the presenter was talking too far from the mic to hear anything. Charles is reasonably knowledgeable but we did around 6 pubs and information on some was actually quite little which begs the question of why not include more pubs/locations? They could quite easily include a dozen+ pubs for this in the area. There wasn't even a handout detailing a street map, locations of pubs and brief info! It was all over in around an hour. Walking time equated for well over more than half of the time! We also thought we'd be going inside potentially all of the pubs available to see something of interest and/or be shown something but this only occurred at the last pub which obviously was the most interesting....not sure if they've asked others and been refused by the pubs but that would of made for a better experience and something they could clearly organise esp for the price. As would the inclusion of a beverage at the locations where it could be done. This clearly hasn't had the planning it should have had to make it better and a more engaging event. Some other Living Museums events have been good but this is just seriously pathetic. They have seriously misled and ripped off customers! Problems/issues: poorly planned, very few actual pubs for a 'pub tour', way over priced and you pay $60 to walk for half an hour! Strongly recommend NOT doing this!!! Formal complaint lodged for full refund if that gives you an idea!

Bronwyn R.

I sent a picture aswell was wondering if the art gallery was interested in buying thankyou