Best History Museum in Cockatoo Island

"Its historical and current culture, economy and beauty have all, in some way, been dependent upon the water, and the Australian National Maritime Museum helps visitors dive deeper into this relationship. The museum features exhibits that outline the indigenous and naval utilization of the area’s harbors and bays and boasts a collection of recreated submarine interiors, seafaring artifacts and vintage and modern boats to explore."

"The Australian National Maritime Museum is a great attraction particularly for families with kids. Join a guided tour or let the kids get their hands on some of the interactive displays. Find out what life was like above and below water through interesting exhibitions."

"The Australian National Maritime Museum is a distinct attraction that is strategically located at the far end of spectacular Darling Harbour. This family-friendly attraction is a popular choice for visitors who would..."

"Who doesn’t love a FREE museum especially if it expands your knowledge of a particular place!. Located in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse, the Rocks Discovery Museum provides the story of The Rocks from pre-European days through to today. We’ve had the privilege of visiting when Aboriginal elders were on site, teaching both Striker and Sunshine about the seasons of Sydney and how the traditional owners caught fish on the harbour."

"A free, family friendly museum which tells the story of The Rocks from pre-European days to the present. Housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse, the museum is home to a unique collection of images and archaeological artefacts found in The Rocks – some of which you can even hold. The exhibits are filled with interactive fun, using touch screens, audio and visual elements to bring the history of the area alive."

"This free museum gives visitors a quick introduction into Sydney’s most historic neighbourhood, The Rocks. With several personal accounts taken from diaries, court reports and newspapers, after spending a few hours in The Rocks Discovery Museum I felt like I personally knew many of the people who had once lived there. http://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-discovery-museum.aspx"

"Once called “the finest [house] in the colony”, this sumptuous villa has a classical feel. Constructed in Greek Revival style, it was allowed to decay during the middle of the 20th Century before the villa and accompanying grotto was painstakingly restored. The property was home to Alexander Macleay and his family, and at the time they lived here, its gardens ran to the water’s edge."

"Built during 1835-1839, Elizabeth Bay House in Sydney was designed by the architect John Verge for Australia's Colonial Secretary of the time. Today, this once private house acts as a stunning example of colonial architecture. The special attraction of this house lies in the fact that it offers magnificent views of Sydney Harbour."

"Elizabeth Bay House is a great attraction tucked away in Woolloomooloo and one of the finest examples of architecture of its era. The house was constructed in 1835 to 1839, and for a period for time, was once referred..."

"Although small in size, the Quarantine Station Museum has big appeal as it shares a lesser-known history of the arrival of European settlers. Inside the Quarantine Station you will learn what new arrivals had to go through before they were free to leave and start their new life. You can choose from a variety of guided tours including a ghost tour or a walking tour that takes in much of the surrounding beautiful bay on Sydney’s North Shore."

"Feature: Everyday life in early Sydney through the lives of the families who lived in these terraces. Situated on Sydney Harbour in the historic Rocks, Susannah Place was built in 1844 as a row of terraces and occupied by working-class Sydneysiders right up until it became a museum in the 1990s. One of the few places to escape slum clearances and gentrification intact, today visitors can step through a portal in time and walk through the preserved rooms that show the mundane and daily aspects of Australian-working class life throughout the buildings’ long history."

"Rich in Sydney’s working class history, Susannah Place is a terrace of four houses which, over the course of nearly 150 years, played host to over 100 families. The stories of these families are represented in the largely unchanged houses, along with the history of The Rocks and Sydney. Visiting with or without kids, it’s fun to learn what it was like to live during that era, how the children lived and what was expected from them."

"Susannah Place Museum is a historic house museum located at The Rocks in the heart of Sydney. The museum consists of four terrace houses whose history dates back to 1844. The occupancy of these houses has been collected..."

"Designed by Harry Seidler for his parents and built between 1948 to 1950, Rose Seidler House provides panoramic views of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and is one of the finest examples of mid 20th-century modern domestic architecture in Australia. A visit to the Rose Seidler House provides visitors with an opportunity to view the furniture and fittings form one of the most complete and intact post World War II design collections in public ownership. Opening Times: Open Sundays only | 10.00 am – 4.00 pmTicket Prices: Family $38.00Address: 71 Clissold Rd, Wahroonga NSW Website: sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/rose-seidler-house"

"Built in 1805, Vaucluse House is quite extravagant and one of the remaining 19th-century mansions still surrounded by its original gardens and wooded grounds. Purchased in 1827 by William Charles Wentworth (yes, the very man who Wentworth and Wentworth Falls is named), he set about making the original cottage quite a statement with his partner Sarah Cox. However it was never completed and finding the front door is still quite a perplexing issue."

"Lone Pine Lawn at Vaucluse House is another beautiful garden wedding ceremony venue for those who love nature and want to have some old world charm with the Vaucluse House as the backdrop with the gardens. The estate is away from the busy city so you and your guests can feel like you’re in a different world without being too far away from home."

"Built between 1803 and 1839 in the Gothic Revival style, the Vaucluse House is a 19th-century estate surrounded by 11 hectares (28 acres) of formal gardens and grounds. It is one of the only remaining houses of the period that has retaining a significant part of its original setting."

"This haunt is a favourite for locals with a taste for the more refined flavours hailing from the land of Stars and Stripes. A sophisticated approach to share meals, the ‘Seed’ and ‘Feed’ options provide plenty of temptation; the buffalo style chicken skin with buttermilk ranch and dilly beans ($16) and fried oysters with Old Bay mayo ($26) leads into a hearty serve of poutine with beef shin, spring onion and beer cheese ($28). The smoked lamb ribs with sweet pickled peppers will be difficult to resist, and if deciding between dishes proves too trying, the $68 chef’s selection is safe territory."

"There is no denying Hartsyard's heritage; it is palpably American in taste, substance and style. As soon as you push open the glass door, the smell of hickory smoked pork greets you with open arms. You'd be forgiven for thinking you had mistakenly stumbled across a classic American backyard cook-out, but that's what’s beautiful about this Newtown newcomer."

"Plating here is a little fancier, the pricing is a little pricier, but the food is well worth the funds. Look at those biscuits and gravy!. Must try: Beyond their notorious desserts, their fried chicken is a definite must."

"Scoring a window seat at Mimi’s is the restaurant equivalent of releasing 100 white doves into the air to the sound of Barry White. For a night to remember, start your evening with an ice-cold martini and a bump of caviar, and follow up with the salt-baked crab which is theatrically cracked at the table. Executive chef Jordan Toft has a passion for great produce, so whatever you order – be it meat, seafood or vegetables – you can expect it to be the best of the best."

"If you're on the hunt for a nice Sydney restaurant to host your celebrations, head to Coogee, where you'll find the seafront fine dining spot Mimi's. This exclusive eatery screams luxury, with gorgeous muted interiors and a trolley dedicated to all things caviar."

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"Our favourite French restaurant in Sydney and the diamond of the Sydney dining scene, Métisse is now open for takeaway. During the first week of lockdown, the genius duo, Chef Opel and his daughter, the equally impressive, Luci were hard at work creating a takeaway version of some of their classic Métisse Experience dishes. With two set menus, each feeding two, you can choose between Métisse Comfort Food or the Métisse Experience at Home."

"Metisse is a French fine dining restaurant located in the heart of Potts Point. The latest of a line of restaurants to be outfitted in heritage building ‘Barcelona’, Metisse was founded in 2019 by Chef Opel Khan and his wife Julie. They have succeeded in their goal to offer a premium yet approachable degustation experience rivalling any in Sydney."

"French fine dining in the heart of Potts Point awaits at Metisse on Roslyn Street. Nestled in the historic art deco building Barcelona, ceiling-high windows surround the dining space on three sides, g..."