Choose an area first
The Art Gallery, State Library and Australian Museum suit the city-centre area. Sydney Opera House is on Bennelong Point and has timed performances and tours. Choose the activity first, then check the route and admission.
The Domain · Art & galleries
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art and exhibitions in the Domain, with parkland close by. Keep time for one building or take a longer look around the campus.
General admission is free. Open daily 10am–5pm and until 10pm on Wednesday. Special exhibitions may have separate tickets.
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney NSW 2000
Hyde Park · Museums
Australian Museum
Natural history and cultural collections beside Hyde Park, including the museum's dinosaur displays.
General entry is free and permanent exhibitions do not need a ticket. Open daily 10am–5pm, except Christmas Day.
1 William Street, Sydney NSW 2010
Macquarie Street · Books & architecture
State Library of NSW
Collections, reading rooms and exhibitions on Macquarie Street. Pair a library visit with time around the Domain.
Check the library's visitor information for gallery, reading-room and building opening times.
Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Circular Quay · Music & performance
Sydney Opera House
A live-performance venue on Bennelong Point. Come for a show, or use the official programme to plan a different kind of evening.
Performances and guided tours require their own tickets. The official visit page explains access and arrival.
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Make it your own day
The Art Gallery, State Library and Royal Botanic Garden are around the Domain and Macquarie Street. The Australian Museum is beside Hyde Park.
Use the official programme for temporary exhibitions, closures and any booking requirements. Save a place from its page to keep it on your list.
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