This is very well curated museum which brings alive the conditions under which the people had to accept as part of the convict history. I consider this a must visit site as you get a really good overview of life in the early days of...More
About Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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This is very well curated museum which brings alive the conditions under which the people had to accept as part of the convict history. I consider this a must visit site as you get a really good overview of life in the early days of...More
Good place to visit to find out about Sydney's convict past, audio guide is included in the entry fee. Very informative displays on ground floor about the convict history and Sydney' development.
My daughter and I loved this. There is an audio tour. It felt more real being in the actual spot where this history took place. Great to hear the history.
Enjoyed the visit and the history of this site. Small but an amazing history. Interactive activity book kept the kids entertained. Worth a look.
My family and I spent a great few hours at the museum. Well thought out layout and exhibits which are sensitively and clearly explained. Interesting insight into the history of Sydney and Australia.
While on a visit to Sydney, I'd spotted this attraction in the guide book and it lived up to the expectation I had of it. The Barracks started life as a place for the new immigrants (convicts) to live and has seen many changes over...More
Didn’t see something that I could be amazed, just the place to be l8ke an 9ld building and no more,,
The museum was extremely interesting. The exhibits are well-organized. I liked that you could touch and feel the displays and have an interactive experience. The excellent free audioguide really helped us understand the history better. The receptionists were also very friendly and helpful! Highly recommended!
Boy are we lucky we didn’t live in those times. Very much worth an hour or so to get a look into what the early days in Sydney were like for some people. The recorded self guide option is well worth listening to. Staff are...More
A building for convicts, immigrant women, and later, district court. Good way to learn and see Sydney's history. Entry to each museum costs $12. The Sydney Museum Pass costs $24 and allows you entry to each of the 12 museums. The Pass is valid for...More