Top Things to do in Greater Sydney
Top Hotels in Greater Sydney
- 1. Grand Mercure The Hills Lodge
- 2. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 3. Quest St Leonards
- 4. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 5. The Branksome Hotel & Residences
- 6. Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel
- 7. Park Regis Concierge Apartments
- 8. Vibe Hotel North Sydney
- 9. Coogee Sands Hotel & Apartments
- 10. View Sydney
The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Greater Sydney, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Greater Sydney, Australia including Museum of Human Disease, Penrith Museum of Printing, Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum, Mary Mackillop Place, Museum of Fire, Sydney Tramway Museum, The Luggage Store Cafe & Museum, Museums Discovery Centre, Maritime Model Museum, Telstra Museum.
Restaurants in Greater Sydney
1. Museum of Human Disease
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
2. Penrith Museum of Printing
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By jeank158
A small museum with a lot to see: I was lucky to visit on one of their open days when they were busy setting up then running one of the presses. It was intriguing. All the people there knew so much about printing. I could ask questions and hear their stories. They showed me the big drawers of metal letters for each font, the large letters in metal type for headlines, the different presses, historic photos, and printed samples of work.
3. Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Brislington - a gracious Georgian building stands on the corner of George and Marsden Streets in Parramatta. It is the oldest existing dwelling house in the inner City of Parramatta and since 1983 has been a Medical and Nursing Museum for the former Parramatta Hospital.
4. Mary Mackillop Place
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4.5 based on 119 reviews
Mary MacKillop Place, in Mount Street North Sydney, Australia is a place unlike any other. This beautiful tranquil haven is where the tomb of the iconic Australian and first Saint Mary MacKillop is located. It is a historical ‘must see’ destination that gives you an insight into where this extraordinary woman lived and spent the final years of her life. This unique destination incorporates a spiritual site, café/gift shop, museum, beautiful garden and historic Mary MacKillop Memorial Chapel.
Reviewed By Farquar_Gourmet - North Sydney, Australia
An oasis where all are unconditionally welcome. Hospitality only possible when making a profit is not your primary motive.
5. Museum of Fire
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4.5 based on 164 reviews
Welcome to the Museum of Fire We are a not for profit, registered charity and a true community museum. As Australia's leading Fire Museum & Fire Collectibles Shop with over 30 years experience, we pride ourselves on quality and service. Many of us at the Museum are Firefighters. All profits raised go to educating our families about the dangers of fire and preserving the heritage of the communities bravest. Group bookings welcome. You will not be disappointed with your visit, there is something for all the family. Wishing you were a firefighter, enjoying the machinery, showing your respect, reliving past experiences, understanding fire as a friend or foe, visiting with friends or made to visit with the relatives, educating or entertaining the kids, for whatever reason you will enjoy your visit. There is something for everyone, we look forward to seeing you soon.
6. Sydney Tramway Museum
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Petesyd2204
Had wanted to visit the tramway museum for a while but never got there. Great set up! Worth a visit...go back in Sydney’s history and explore the museum and ride the restored trams. They’ve done an excellent job to document our transport history. The volunteers are great! They do a good job of explaining the history of the trams. Enjoyed going on the tram line into the Royal National Park, some really good walks.
7. The Luggage Store Cafe & Museum
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
I loved my visit to the historic and now largely restored Manly Quarantine station. It offers living history as well as some breathtaking natural beauty. At the core of the site is the Luggage Store Museum, which brings together the stories of many of the parts of the Q. station that you see as you wander around the site. The museum is small and free to enter, with a friendly and helpful attendant on duty when we visited. As well as some mocked up rooms and dormitories for the quarantine era, the museum features boards detailing the histories of various epidemics to hit Sydney while the Q station was in full operation, including smallpox (1881) and bubonic plague (1900). They are wordy, but worthwhile reading if you have the time and want to get an insight into how the place worked. Of particular interest in 2020 is the board that describes the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic. Next to the museum is a small 'cafe', but the less said of that the better. We found it dingy and uninviting. Sandwiches were pre-packaged and coffee only available in disposable cups.
8. Museums Discovery Centre
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
The Museums Discovery Centre (MDC) is a collaboration between the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS), Australian Museum (AM) and Sydney Living Museums. Inside the MDC you will find millions of treasures, with hundreds on display for you to explore, and thousands more waiting to be discovered through booked tours of the deep collection stores. A visit to the MDC also provides you with a rare opportunity to learn about museum collecting, conservation and research practices.
Reviewed By tarliab - Bella Vista, Australia
Great day out. So many amazing old pieces of history to explore. It is so Lovely to see old exhibits on display. Amazing place for little kids to explore and go back in time. They are now open weekends with free entry to most exhibits. Great local attractions must see for anyone.
9. Maritime Model Museum
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
10. Telstra Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By O724PLmaryc
A fascinating tour of this museum showcased telecommunications from our past with working technology demonstrated for us and brought alive by anecdotes well- chosen and beautifully told by our guide, Bob.
