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- Compass737890109 contributionsWe heard about the Barracks on a walking tour. It's free to enter, and you are given an audio guide. They have the guides set up so you always hear the correct information for your location within the museum.
Well worth a visit if you have a spare few hours in Sydneys CBD.Written 30 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LJ AAustralia6 contributionsI will be honest, I was blessed to 'happen upon' The Jewish Museum when I was doing a walk from Circular Quay to Paddington, more than 17 years ago.
Although I wasn't dressed (in my view) to go into a museum, I checked with a lady working there and after her approval I went in. I was so glad I did and I have lost count on the number of times I have been back.
People may think it is only about the war but it isn't. One would be a fool to think that there isn't that in the journey as it was a monumental time in their lives. However, a large part is an informative walk through Judaism, customs, culture, faith, and basic way of life.
Hands down the most informative and well organised storytelling Museum I have gone to. Even though its size would be considered miniature compared to others in Sydney.
I was very blessed on the day I first went the museum wasn't very busy, I managed to corner a curator and just ask the poor young man question after question. I am sure I kept him for near two hours. I haven't seen him since, I hope I didn't traumatised him with my continual questions.🤣
I have selected the date I did because it doesn't allow me to go back and select ALL the months from 17 years ago that I have visited the Museum.
I never went on a Saturday, knowing it would not be open due to it being their Sabbath.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Albert ZPetersfield, UK307 contributionsA small informative museum about the Rocks. Not big and rather focussed subject. I enjoyed the map showing the history of the major European powers in 17th century carving up the world, The rest I found could be done in 15 min.Written 12 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Frances DWinchester, MA8 contributionsExcellent little museum with informative guided tour, followed by wandering around the rooms. The interviews with police photographers and the numbers of photographs of criminals from 1910 through the years was very interesting. It is free and open at the weekends only but a small gem in Sydney.Written 23 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tammyBaltimore_MdBaltimore, MD4,218 contributionsThis old building with a beautiful depiction of Sydney under plexiglass once you walk in, tourist information counter & free wifi, mainly a library on the upper 2 floors, but nice to check outWritten 1 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter MMelbourne, Australia1,293 contributionsThis museum is in the Reserve Bank Building and has the history of Australian currency since the first settlement was established in 1788 through to the present day. Notes and coins are displayed. It is free to visit. The Reserve Bank Building was bult 1961-1964 and is on the State Heritage Register.Written 2 May 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,657 contributionsElizabeth Farm is a heritage building, dating from 1793, making it the oldest European building in Australia. The pioneering Macarthur family, founded by John and Elizabeth, lived here and raised their family. Elizabeth was instrumental in pioneering Australia's wool industry. It is said that "Australia rides on the sheep' back." Elizabeth farm is a public museum.Written 6 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jacquitohcAuckland Central, New Zealand1,454 contributionsThe National Opal Collection, houses a huge collection of opal jewellery, and a museum of opals as well (complimentary to visit) –fascinating & mesmerizing. Bewildering array of info and beautiful designs, natural solid opals, black, light and boulder opals, much more - staff were very knowledgeable. (I have gait/walking challenges (stroke), wear a legbrace.)Written 27 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- rlahuddinJakarta, Indonesia367 contributionsi visited many museum before, but this is the first time i saw a mummy.. this museum have a mummy.. wow.. i have visited America Museum of Natural History in New York, even this famous museum don't have mummy collection.
this is actually a small museum but the collection is amazingWritten 22 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anne SBideford, UK47 contributionsFor those with a Masonic interest it is a invaluable way to spend the morning, the staff were so helpful and we cannot fault our visit this morningWritten 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OliviaphLondon, UK17 contributionsI visited the Macleay museum on a rainy sydney afternoon, and I was so glad that I did. It's a lovely little museum with very interesting exhibits ! I would recommend a visit to anyone, especially if you are already at the university to see the Nicholson museum it is a must !Written 29 October 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Nieuwendyk3 contributionseasy to access from hotels and staff were friendly plus on time. they also explained things well. well doneWritten 15 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
