All ethnology museums to visit in New South Wales

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage at 5 ethnology museums in New South Wales. These museums offer insights into the traditions, customs, and ways of life of various communities.

Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in New South Wales:

  1. Museum of Contemporary Art Australia1

    Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

     Sydney
    The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, previously known as the Museum of Contemporary Art Sydney, is a prominent art museum situated in Sydney. It was inaugurated in November 1991 and is housed in a building originally constructed for the Maritime Services Board, also known as the MSB building. The museum showcases a wide range of contemporary art from Australia and around the world.
  2. Museum of Sydney2

    Museum of Sydney

     Sydney
    The Museum of Sydney is a historical collection and exhibition, built on the ruins of the house of the first Governor of New South Wales, Arthur Phillip. This location gives the museum a unique historical significance, as it stands on the site of the first Government House of Australia, constructed in 1788. The original house was later abandoned, and its foundations were uncovered by archaeologists in 1983. The new museum building was designed by architects from Denton Corker Marshall and is part of the Governor Phillip Tower development.
  3. Hyde Park Barracks3

    Hyde Park Barracks

     Sydney
    Hyde Park Barracks is a historical site located at the southern end of Macquarie Street in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is conveniently situated near the northeastern corner of Hyde Park, opposite Queens Square, and next to the Sydney Mint. This location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city.
  4. Australian Museum4

    Australian Museum

     Sydney
    The Australian Museum in Sydney, established in 1827, is the oldest museum in Australia. It primarily focuses on natural history and anthropology, housing extensive collections in zoology (vertebrates and invertebrates), mineralogy, paleontology, and anthropology. This museum offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore Australia's rich natural and cultural heritage.
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    4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

     Sydney
    Meet different cultures through this gallery's art displays. Intriguing pieces from Asian artists in a pleasant setting.