Sydney
State Records preserves the official archives of the state of NSW from 1788 to the present. The State's archives are a unique and irreplaceable part of our culture heritage. They document the business of government in New South Wales and its interaction with people and groups in our society. In...
Over the past three decades, the department of Biological Sciences has established an impressive teaching collection of zoological specimens and other objects. The Biological Sciences Museum is dedicated to the preservation and curation of this collection. Most exhibits are concerned with the...
Since 1996, the role of the Museum of Human Disease at UNSW has been expanded to promote the education of junior and senior high school students and community interest groups about good health and the prevention of common diseases. Visitors experience a guided two-hour multimedia program including...
Covering 28 hectares on the summit of a basalt-capped peak, 1000 metres above sea level in the rugged Blue Mountains, Mount Tomah is the cool-climate garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. The visitors centre provides displays about the garden.The theme of this Garden emphasises cool-climate...
With origins dating back to 1826, the Library has a unique history and a collection consisting of over 5 million items plus 9,533 linear metres of manuscripts and 5,368 hours of oral history. It is a premier information resource for the people of New South Wales and beyond.The Mitchell Library and...
Hazelhurst Regional Art Gallery and Arts Centre is a spectacular new arts complex set amid extensive landscaped gardens, a major creative resource for Southern Sydney and a significant new venue for the enjoyment of art by all the community.The Regional Gallery hosts over 15 exhibitions annually of...
The University of Sydney War Memorial Carillon commemorates the 197 undergraduates, graduates and staff who died in the Great War of 1914-1918. It was paid for by private subscription (inside and outside the University) and was dedicated on the afternoon of Anzac Day, 25 April, 1928, by visiting...
Surely one of the most spectacular garden settings in NSW, Everglades Gardens was first opened to the public in October 1936 by owner Henri Van de Velde. This became a traditional event in the Mountains, to benefit of local charity groups, maturing into an annual festival celebrating the return of...
Majestic views of the harbour across a landscaped foreshore park are a reminder of the days when Lindesay was the only residence on Darling Point. Built in 1834 by Colonial Treasurer Cambell Drummond Riddell, the property was the first colonial house built in the Gothic Style. Lindesay may be hired...
Vienna Cottage was built in 1871 and is an excellent example of the small stone cottages which were typical of the Hunter's Hill peninsula last century. A visit includes a short self-guided walking tour. The adjoining orchard and park are ideal for picnics.The house features displays relating to...