6 Museum Visits in Sydney Worth the Ferry Fare

1.Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) and Museum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 616 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23Our pick

At the SCG in Moore Park, an English-speaking guide leads you through the ground’s playing areas, team dressing rooms, members reserve, media centre, Walk of Honour and museum. Expect stories about cricket and other sports, plus memorabilia and views across the stadium. Guides such as Stuart, Peter and Warwick are known for lively storytelling.

“The tour guide Jim Robson was simply “the best. His historical knowledge not only of the ground but also of cricket in general was phenomenal. He was enthusiastic & informative. As a lady with a partner who loves cricket even I found it interesting as he bought it to life. Would 100% recommend because of Jim.”

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2.Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket – Holiday Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · from $25

At Darling Harbour, choose a Big Ticket for the museum galleries and historic vessels, or a more limited exhibition ticket. Explore Cook’s Endeavour replica, HMAS Vampire and HMAS Onslow when open, plus displays on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maritime traditions, naval history, surfing and more.

“Really enjoyed the vessels, the Endeavour , submarine and war ship. Well worth a visit. We also went up the lighthouse which gave fantastic views. The volunteer guides were excellent and very knowledgable. It wasn't too busy the day we went so we were also able to wander around the museum building itself in our own time and take everything in.”

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3.Australian National Maritime Museum: See It All Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · from $23

Spend a day at Darling Harbour’s Australian National Maritime Museum, exploring six galleries and boarding vessels including a Cold War submarine, naval destroyer, and replicas of HMB Endeavour and Duyfken. The ticket also includes Action Stations, special exhibitions, and children’s art and craft activities. Plan around the vessels’ last boarding time.

“Great family day out viewing the ship and submarine.”

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4.Sydney Summer Art Exhibitions Art Gallery of New South Wales

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Visit Ron Mueck: Encounter at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, with entry on your chosen date during opening hours. See sculptures ranging from miniature figures to monumental works, or choose early access at 9:30am with an optional guided tour. The Sydney Art Pass also includes one entry to Data Dreams: Art & AI at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.

“As a first time user, whenMy Guide appeared in my inbox i didn't recognise it as being related to my art gallery booking. Almost deleated it.”

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5.Tickets & Tours at Art Gallery of New South Wales

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Choose an early-morning, 75-minute tour led by a gallery educator, with time in the Yiribana Gallery and morning tea, or book entry to Ron Mueck: Encounter. The Art Pass adds Data Dreams at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The gallery’s two buildings pair Australian art with striking harbour views.

“guide was super friendly and very knowledgable - unique way to get acquainted with new building and learn about the area and little hidden nooks”

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6.Aboriginal Art Exhibition Ticket, Art Gallery of NSW

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $17Best value

Visit Yolŋu Power: The Art of Yirrkala at the Art Gallery of NSW to see works by generations of Yolŋu artists, from the 1940s to today. Allow 1 to 2 hours. Your ticket covers the exhibition, not a guided tour, though you can look into bundling it with an Australian Art Stories Tour.

“Sensational and the tour guide Catherine was wonderful. It’s fantastic to get all the background and culture depicted in the works explained”

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