The Rocks Discovery Museum, Sydney

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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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The Rocks Discovery Museum reviews

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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 »
By ronm548

This is a great museum, free entrance, that does a nice job of introducing you to the original history of Sydney. Many of the electronic displays are interactive, give you a LOT more to see than it..... more

This is a great museum, free entrance, that does a nice job of introducing you to the original history of Sydney. Many of the electronic displays are interactive, give you a LOT more to see than it..... more »
By dccv1

The museum is free and provides insight into the history of the area of the first European settlements. It starts with the original indigenous peoples and goes up to the early 1900's with comparisons.... more

The museum is free and provides insight into the history of the area of the first European settlements. It starts with the original indigenous peoples and goes up to the early 1900's with comparisons.... 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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By cheryl

Tiny museum tucked away in the busy rocks area. Staff was very friendly. Pretty quiet on a Sunday. Interesting place, with 2 levels. Probably takes about 30mins to complete the entire museum.

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By Naomi Reich

Wonderful free museum with interesting insights on the history of the Rocks neighborhood. Some interactive screen too. As far as I could see, no restrooms but across the street, the Rocks Center has public bathrooms.

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By Derek Cahill

Very friendly staff as soon as you go in the door. It's small but very interesting and informative of the origin of The Rocks Area through the years. It's free but donations are accepted. Great way to small an hour or two.

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