An Australian Aborigine plays a didgeridoo to welcome former US President George W. Bush to the Museum of Sydney.
The Museum of Sydney is located at the corner of Bridge Street and Philip Streets, Sydney – right in the heart of the Financial District or CBD. That same corner is also the site of the first Government House (the British Governor’s official residence) built in 1788 by Governor Arthur Philip during the early days of British Convict settlement.
Archaeologists unearthed the original footings of the Governor’s house In 1983, which had lain preserved since it was demolished in 1846. These remains are a key feature at the Museum of Sydney.
The Museum of Sydney offers its visitors ‘A journey of discovery and wonder through Sydney 1788 and beyond’.
The Museum of Sydney has fascinating exhibitions, films and state-of-the-art technology to bring to life stories of colonial life, the environment, trade, law and order, and everyday dramas and dreams.
There are also plenty of exhibits about Australian Aboriginal culture, including a display of bark paintings and other genuine indigenous artifacts.
In front of the museum there is a coffee shop, named the MOS Cafe, which serves drinks and light meals to visitors.
Guided tours of the museum are available on request. For groups, please contact the Museum of Sydney directly to book a special tour.
Museum of Sydney
Corner of Phillip Street and Bridge Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: 02 9251 5988
Fax: 61 2 9251 5966
Email enquiries: info@hht.net.au (And please include ‘Museum of Sydney’ in your subject line.)
Picture Credit: Public Domain.
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