What an amazing find. It's not terribly well marked; we walked in randomly and paid the fee. We got an amazing lesson on an incredibly interesting part of Aussie history and a perspective in how governments have always and continue to exploit and expand. The...More

If you are interested in Australian History, or of any colonial history, than this is a must visit attraction. There is not much here other than the building and a history of its uses but it quickly gets you into understanding the challenges and hardships...More

We spent two hours devouring all the information about the convict transportation to settle Australia. Not overwhelming, but just right for the average tourist. We even swung in the hammocks in the sleeping quarters.

Good couple of hours looking around the old barracks. Some interesting information and artefacts. Well worth a look.

We like to come here now and then to do a bit of shopping to get something different that you sometimes not able to buy in stores.

Doesn’t matter if you are into historical facts or not you have to go and take in how this great nation was formed and built on by criminals from around the world. See it, feel it and try some of it out.

I have visited museums all over the world from all eras. I have never visited one so well curated or put together. It is a wonderful exploration of colonial Sydney/NSW. A fascinating museum experience that can be enjoyed by all ages and all types. Incredible...More