Things to do in New South Wales, Australia: The Best Children's Museums

March 4, 2022 Jacquiline Delozier

New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales

1. 20th Century Toy Museum

5 Belubula St, Carcoar, New South Wales 2791 Australia +61 2 6367 3274
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

20th Century Toy Museum

Reviewed By Skyeziewizy

Truly inspiring and beautifully imagined small, privately owned and operated museum. Owners own personal collections ignite memories from childhood and almost forgotten 20thc artefacts....Lovely intimate place, amazing value at $4. Dont forget to check out the shop where you can buy a fabulous hand-hewn wooden jigsaw too:)

2. May Gibbs' Nutcote

5 Wallaringa Avenue Neutral Bay, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia +61 2 9953 4453 [email protected] http://www.maygibbs.com.au/
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4.5 based on 61 reviews

May Gibbs' Nutcote

May Gibbs' Nutcote is the former house and garden of May Gibbs, one of Australia's foremost children's authors and illustrators and creator of Australia's classic children's' story Snugglepot and Cuddlepie. Nutcote was designed by prominent architect B. J. Waterhouse and built for May Gibbs and her husband, James Ossili Kelly, in 1925. May occupied the house for 44 years until her death in 1969. The house has been listed on the Register of the National Estate and has been furnished to reflect the style of the 1920s and 1930s and includes effects owned by May Gibbs, such as her easel, paint box and folio stand.

Reviewed By Dot-153 - Hornsby, Australia

We, our group of 17 seniors, were given a tour of Nutcote with the history of May Gibbs and her children's books. We dressed up in gumnut hats, saw May Gibbs explaining her life on a video and sat in the garden to view the harbour. We all had stories to relate of reading Snugglepot and Cuddlepie and saw some of her old books. The little house was delightful. We had lunch in the cafe and bought at the souvenir shop. This place is a piece of Australia's history.

3. Science Space

60 Squires Way, Wollongong, New South Wales 2500 Australia +61 2 4286 5000 [email protected] http://sciencespace.com.au
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4.5 based on 162 reviews

Science Space

Science Space is the only dedicated science experience in NSW and is a place where anyone, young and old, can come and see how science and technology discoveries have become reality. It is a place to be inspired about what the future holds and empowered to help change it for the better. Science Space is the proud home of the DIGISTAR 6, Australia’s #1 most digitally advanced Planetarium. The 4k laser projection system is a first for Australia and allows the public to experience science and technology like never before. Science Space is founded upon the principles of education, hands-on learning and accessibility. Existing to advocate the value of science and technology and increase general science literacy. Science Space brings over 100 interactive exhibits, Science Shows, Workshops and Australia’s #1 Planetarium to the Illawarra region.

Reviewed By PKatGriff - Griffith, Australia

Great three hours with the family at Science Space. Kids loved all the interactive exhibits and reckoned it was much better than ‘Early Start Discovery Place’. Only slight negative is the on-site cafe which Is very basic. Suggest dining elsewhere although I was told there is a proper cafe very near which is pretty good.

4. Early Start Discovery Space

Northfields Ave Building 21, Wollongong, New South Wales 2522 Australia +61 2 4221 3777 http://earlystartdiscoveryspace.edu.au
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Early Start Discovery Space

Reviewed By AuzziTravelBug

My little girl loves this place and never seems to get sick of it. I love the convenience of it and the cafe attached.

5. MAMA - Murray Art Museum Albury

546 Dean St, Albury, New South Wales 2640 Australia +61 2 6043 5800 [email protected] http://mamalbury.com.au
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4.5 based on 92 reviews

MAMA - Murray Art Museum Albury

We are an art museum. We present exhibitions of the best local, national, and international art. We are learning new things. We offer opportunities to meet artists, to play, to make art, to explore ideas We are ever changing. We always have something new to see or a new way to see it. We are an escape. From the everyday, from the weather. We are art, caffeine, gifts and unexpected experiences. We are on Wiradjuri country. We are open every day except Good Friday and Christmas Day. The museum is free to enter. We have 5 or 6 exhibitions at any one time. Once a year we may have a major exhibition with an entry free, but the rest of the museum is always free.

Reviewed By starmagnolia

More please. What a very pleasant and enjoyable, little regional art gallery. An interesting collection on display for our visit, an Olley, a Kadinsky, a Conder, modern, period, installation... Something for everyone and anyone. The building too is pleasant, light and volumous. But I wanted more. It was all over too soon.

6. Peppin Heritage Centre

295 George St, Deniliquin, New South Wales 2710 Australia +61 1800 650 712 [email protected] https://www.visitdeni.com.au/peppin-heritage-centre
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Peppin Heritage Centre

The Peppin Heritage Centre is located at the Deniliquin Visitor Information Centre on George Street, Deniliquin.

Reviewed By MartinNBW

The Peppin Heritage Centre is just chock a block full of local history.Operated by a band of enthusiastic volunteers. Initially upon entering, local produce and books are for sale. Next move into the current exhibition and then move further on into the "vaults of Deniliquin history" the local heritage. Read all about the sheep stations and the families that made the Riverina the great agriculture area it is. Did you know the first sheep from South Africa didn't have wool but had hair. That fact and many others makes this an absolutely essential place to visit. Then pop next door to the Crossing for a repast. Down in the Riverina couldn't get any better.

7. Sydney Miniatures and Dolls House Fair

Chapel Road and Rickard Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2004 Australia +61 2 9630 2804

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