The Australian Museum is the oldest public museum of the continent. Since 1827 the museum has collected important objects of Australian cultures. But the museum is also a natural history museum depicting the flora and fauna of Australia.

6 College Street

www.australianmuseum.net.au

The Museum of Contemporary Australian Art is located in an art deco building from 1912 and a modern extension. The museum has a focus on australian art and offers stunning exhibitions that you do not finde elsewhere in the world.

140 George Street

www.mca.com.au

The "Art Gallery of New South Wales" is the art museum of Australia. In addition to numerous European masters like Picasso, Rubens and Kirchner, the museum has a great collection of famous Aboriginal artwork.

Art Gallery Road, The Domain

www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au

The history museum of Sydney was built on the remains of the first governor palace of Australia. Exhibits include objects from the founding days of the colony.

Bridge Street

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The National Maritim Museum is located at Darling Harbour and has many interesting ships on display. A replica of the "Endeavour", is the highlight of the exhibition. "Captain James Cook" explored Australia and New Zealand on that ship.

2 Murray Street

www.anmm.gov.au