Loads and loads of information and so well displayed. The museum is a must of history lovers or anyone interested in Australian history. There are interactive displays, very interesting convict history, the building itself is interesting, don't miss the memorials along the side. Awesome place!

Took our primary school kids and found this small museum really interesting. Convict history, some interactive displays,

Mostr popular by far with tourists. Never seems to be a day go by where there isn't some group of overseas visitors going around the grounds. Features lovely historical within the grounds to see and has a very lovely coffee shop on the grounds. a...More

I went here with a 12 year old. We are Australians.. did convict history all through school..this was a BRILLIANT interactive museum... we both learnt a lot... do your kids a favour go there with a school aged child... it is loads of fun learning...More

I really like this museum beacause it is informative specially about the historic importance of Sydney, Australia knowing that this is one of UNESCO's Heritage List. There is also activity for kids.

The reality of life at the barracks hits you as you see personal stories of Men and women who lived there, along with the beds or hammocks they slept in and the thousands of artifacts rescued from under the floorboards. Housed here were convicts arriving...More

Beautiful and historic for a visit. Great for small children. and to learn about Sydneys unique history. But ultimately set on beautiful grounds the area is just beautiful to stroll around

Learn about Old Sydney. Interesting museum located in historical Macquarie Street along with other significant sandstone buildings like the Mint Building. See how early European settlers lived, architecture, dress, diet....... Also the realisation of impact of contact with the original Aboriginal inhabitants. The museum contains...More

I had heard the basic history behind the transportations and the founding of Sydney before but Hyde Park Barracks really makes it come alive with stories of real individuals and their lives before and after arriving in Sydney. The museum is over three floors and...More

Instead of filling a room with useless bits and pieces, this museum is very real. There are parts of the building that are untouched as far as renovation goes. You can do it at your own pace or add a tour to your visit. Not...More