Contributing to the cultural life of Australia

The University of Sydney has one of the largest and finest university collections of antiquities, art, ethnography and natural history in Australia.

Come and enjoy our very special museums and collections in the historic settings of the University of Sydney. The Macleay Museum, Nicholson Museum and University Art Gallery are open to the public and entry is free.

Upcoming events

• Volcanoes, Vases and Vanity: the Extraordinary Life of Sir William Hamilton

  

  Michael Turner will explore Hamilton’s impact on the study of classical archaeology and discusses the Nicholson Museum’s own very discrete connection to Sir William Hamilton.

• New Victorians

  

  New Victorians is an exhibition of contemporary artists who engage with and evoke the Victorian era through imagery, materials and processes.

• Kids Museums – Ancient Olympics Games Day

  

  A family day in the Nicholson Museum.

• Small Matters: Exploring The World of Microscopy

  

  Small Matters probes the world of modern microscopy, highlighting the research and technology of the EMU.