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Museums in Sydney

5 places, ranked by traveler reviews. The museums in Sydney travelers actually rate, art, history and everything odd in between.

Art Gallery of New South Wales
Museum4.6

Art Gallery of New South Wales

3,230 reviews

A leading art museum showcasing Australian and international works, with a strong collection of Indigenous art and rotating exhibitions.

Australian National Maritime Museum
Museum4.5

Australian National Maritime Museum

2,096 reviews · Darling Harbour

The Australian National Maritime Museum sits on the waterfront at Darling Harbour in Sydney, telling the story of Australia's deep relationship with the sea, from Indigenous saltwater cultures and European voyages of exploration to migration, naval history, and surf culture.

Madame Tussauds Sydney
Museum4

Madame Tussauds Sydney

1,830 reviews · Darling Harbour

Get up close with lifelike wax figures of celebrities, historical icons, and sports stars at this popular Darling Harbour attraction.

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Museum4

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

1,270 reviews

Housed in a striking art deco building on Sydney Harbour, this museum features thought-provoking contemporary works by Australian and international artists.

Australian Museum
Museum4.1

Australian Museum

1,121 reviews

A natural history museum with dinosaur skeletons, mineral displays, and Indigenous cultural exhibits, founded in 1827.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the museums in Sydney?

Art Gallery of New South Wales is the most reviewed, with 3,230 traveler reviews and a 4.6 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Sydney's museums is worth going out of your way for?

Australian National Maritime Museum rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 2,096 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of museums ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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