Piermarq
Discover new artists at Piermarq*. An uber-contemporary gallery that represents a covetable stable of Australian and international artists. High ceilings and exposed wood beams add to the browsing experience. piermarq.com.au
Categories: Museums & Galleries
Sydney is one of the most creative cities in the world. It’s sprinkled with iconic cultural institutions, independent art galleries and majestic museums. From the allure of modern art to the grit of our colonial history, Sydney is a fascinating place that’s inspired many artists, designers and authors. For a nautical adventure, don’t miss the Australian Maritime Museum. Love the classics? Stroll the elegant halls of the Art Gallery of NSW. Interested in Australian Indigenous art? Take pleasure in the vibrant artistry at Aboriginal Art Galleries. Whether you are curious about history, art or science, Sydney has a cultural fix for us all.
Dive with sharks
Take the plunge… Get your adrenaline pumping and take the plunge in one of the most thrilling animal encounters in Australia. Shark Dive Xtreme is a rare opportunity to get closer than ever to our incredible Grey Nurse Sharks, Port Jackson Sharks, Wobbegong Sharks, giant Stingrays, and many more amazing sea creatures… all without a … Read more
White Rabbit Gallery
For contemporary art lovers this is a hidden gem in Sydney’s Chippendale, an easy 10-minute walk from Central Station. Admire the carefully curated collection of modern Asian art – this four-level private gallery holds one of the most significant collections of contemporary Chinese artworks in the world – then savour tea and dumplings in the … Read more
State Library of NSW
Enrich your mind inside Australia’s oldest library. There are galleries, reading rooms and more than six million objects such as books, manuscripts and maps. This summer, see the exhibition For All Time: Shakespeare in Print until February 24, 2024, marking the 400th anniversary of the scribe’s first collection of plays published in one volume.
Aboriginal Art Galleries
Inside the historic Queen Victoria Building is a renowned art gallery dedicated to established and emerging Australian Indigenous artists. At Aboriginal Art Galleries, admire the soulful paintings, authentic didgeridoos, handmade crafts and traditional artefacts.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
If you only have the time to visit one major gallery, this is the leading museum of art in Sydney, with important collections of Australian, European and Asian art. See works by some of Australia’s most famous artists, including Brett Whiteley, John Olsen and Sidney Nolan. Don’t miss the architectural wonders of the new Sydney … Read more
The Mint
This colonial structure is Sydney’s oldest public building and boasts a rich history. Originally built in 1816 as a hospital for 200 convict patients – and financed with 45,000 gallons of rum – the ‘rum’ hospital had its Southern Wing converted into a branch of the British Royal Mint during the NSW gold rush in … Read more
Hyde Park Barracks Museum
This UNESCO World Heritage-listed museum tells the story of Australia’s convict beginnings and its powerful imprint on Indigenous Australia. Cutting-edge visual and audio technology allows visitors to follow in the footsteps of some of the 500,000 British convicts who were held here. The innovative methods of telling their tales are almost as incredible as the … Read more
Powerhouse Museum
Once a coal-fired power station that supplied Sydney’s new electric trams, this contemporary museum is now home to more than half a million objects of national and global significance in fashion, transport, innovation, the industrial revolution, and design. See architect Jørn Utzon’s original drawings for the Sydney Opera House, iconic fashion collections, steam engines, vintage … Read more
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
With a harbourside location and impressive Art Deco exterior, this is a must-see. Filled with eye-catching modern art, there are more than 4,000 artworks by Aussie artists and an extensive collection of Indigenous art. The rooftop cafe has sweeping views of Sydney Harbour and the gallery shop is brimming with take-home treasures.
