Museum von Sydney

A modern museum built over and around the remains of Australia's first Government House, the Museum of Sydney celebrates the people and events that have shaped the character and soul of this city.

In 1788, Governor Phillip chose this site for his official residence. It quickly became the centre of the colony's administrative and social life, and an important focus of the first contact between the Gadigal people and the colonisers.

The physical remains of the colony's first government house and archaeological relics from the colony's first year of existence can be glimpsed through glass openings in the museum forecourt and foyer. Dies ist der älteste Beweis dieser Art in Australien.

Auf dem Vorplatz des Museums befindet sich auch Edge of the Trees, eine ortsspezifische Installation, die von den Künstlerinnen Fiona Foley und Janet Laurence geschaffen wurde. Dies preisgekrönt öffentliche Kunstinstallation erinnert an die kulturelle und physische Geschichte des Ortes, davor und danach 1788: ein entscheidender Wendepunkt in der australischen Geschichte, als Kontakt und Invasion/Kolonisierung stattfanden.

Today, through a diverse and changing program of exhibitions and events, this museum interprets the history of this symbolic place and tells the city's story.

Explore the museum's creative activity space! It's the perfect spot for children, and families to join in hands-on activities, workshops, and self-guided experiences inspired by our current exhibitions and displays.