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The Rocks Discovery Museum, Sydney

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#7 of 51 in Historic Sites in Sydney

Historic Site · Hidden Gem · History Museum

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Located in a fully restored 1850s sandstone building, the exterior of The Rocks Discovery Museum boasts an aesthetic as picturesque as its interior is interesting. Dedicated to preserving and detailing the history of The Rocks district of Sydney, the museum houses a large collection of artifacts found in the area. Interactive, well-run, and concise, The Rocks Discovery Museum belies its relatively small size to provide a fascinating account of Sydney’s past. See The Rocks Discovery Museum and all Sydney has to offer by arranging your trip with our Sydney trip builder tool.

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By 502sonjac

This has to be one of the best museums. Tells the accurate history of early settled Sydney. A video about the BIG DIG that was in 1994 explains how many of the exhibits were discovered. Don’t miss...

This has to be one of the best museums. Tells the accurate history of early settled Sydney. A video about the BIG DIG that was in 1994 explains how many of the exhibits were discovered. Don’t miss... more »
By zufelt

I went with a friend this time and husband a few years ago. Worth taking the time to stop in and enjoy the displays while you learn about the history of the Rocks and the people who spent their lives.... more

I went with a friend this time and husband a few years ago. Worth taking the time to stop in and enjoy the displays while you learn about the history of the Rocks and the people who spent their lives.... more »

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By Mohammad Kalantari

A free museum with artifacts & interactive exhibits spotlighting the history of The Rocks area. The Rocks Discovery Museum is a small exhibition housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse, tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present. It takes you 30 min to explore and definitely worth. Highly recommended!!!

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By bernard chee

Rock Discovery Museum housed in a restored 1850 warehouse. Small Museum with nice artefacts and images of how The Rocks had developed till now. If time is on your side, drop by and enjoy a cozy history lesson. Free admission.

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