The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Greater Sydney, New South Wales

September 15, 2021 Ying Subia

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.
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1. Museum of Human Disease

Ground Floor, Samuels Building, Kensington, Randwick, New South Wales 2033 Australia +61 2 9385 1522 [email protected] http://www.diseasemuseum.unsw.edu.au
Excellent
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Museum of Human Disease

2. Penrith Museum of Printing

Penrith Showgrounds, Ransley street, Penrith, New South Wales Australia +61 415 625 573 http://www.printingmuseum.org.au
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Penrith Museum of Printing

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

Cnr George & Marsden Street, Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia +61 2 4751 4360 [email protected] http://www.brislington.net
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Brislington Medical and Nursing Museum

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

9 Mount St, North Sydney, New South Wales 2060 Australia +61 2 8912 4800 [email protected] http://www.marymackillopplace.org.au/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Mary Mackillop Place

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

Excellent
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4.5 based on 164 reviews

Museum of Fire

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

Corner Rawson Avenue and Pitt St, Loftus, New South Wales 2232 Australia +61 2 9542 3646 [email protected] http://www.sydneytramwaymuseum.com.au
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4.5 based on 67 reviews

Sydney Tramway Museum

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

Q Station, North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, New South Wales 2095 Australia +61 2 9466 1500 http://www.qstation.com.au/visitor-centre/luggage-store-visitor-centre.html
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

The Luggage Store Cafe & Museum

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

172 Showground Rd, Castle Hill, The Hills Shire, New South Wales 2154 Australia +61 2 9217 0111 [email protected] http://museumsdiscoverycentre.com
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Museums Discovery Centre

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

20 Bungan St Unit 15, Mona Vale, Pittwater, New South Wales 2103 Australia +61 2 9986 0688 [email protected] http://maritimemodelmuseum.blogspot.com/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Maritime Model Museum

10. Telstra Museum

12 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200 Australia +61 2 9790 7624 [email protected] http://telstramuseum.com.au/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Telstra Museum

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.

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