Top rated History museums in New South Wales

Experience the best that New South Wales has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from History museum category.

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Jindera Pioneer Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 A must see for lovers of Australian history. I felt like I had been transported back in time. Staff were so friendly, well informed and more than willing to answer any questions. The smell of old fire places and lanolin really added to the experience. Well worth the cost to get in. I can't wait to g...
4.80 (149 reviews)
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Sydney Jewish Museum
Museum
Expansive, modern gallery for Jewish history exhibits, tours, book signings & a kosher cafe.
4.70 (410 reviews)
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Elizabeth Bay House
Tourist attraction
This prominent, 19th-century Colonial home with tours features harbour views & a hidden grotto.
4.70 (229 reviews)
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Susannah Place
Museum
Historical houses depicting life from the 1840s to 1970s in Sydney's oldest neighborhood.
4.70 (211 reviews)
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Wingham Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 This place was amazing. Well worth the effort to get there. Parking limited and across a busy road. Narrow entrance due to the building being very old design. But the interior was a trip back in time. Very nice volunteers to serve. Very small cost to enter but more than worth it. Would love to retur...
4.70 (100 reviews)
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Pioneer Womens Hut Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 Hidden gem short drive from Tumba. Run by dedicated volunteers with a diverse range of exhibits. Relaxed grounds. Allow 2 hours to absorb.
4.70 (44 reviews)
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Lawrence Museum
History museum
👍👍 We drove through this town on our way home from holidays. A wonderful and interesting display of history. The staff and volunteers have kept this place beautifully restored. So many artefacts and stories to read. I highly recommend a drive to visit this landmark. Well worth it 👌
4.70 (42 reviews)
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Australian National Maritime Museum
Maritime museum
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
4.60 (5.3K reviews)
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Hyde Park Barracks
Heritage museum
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame
History museum
Cricket-focused museum showcasing the sport's culture, with exhibits on its history, players & fans.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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The Silverton Gaol and Historical Museum
History museum
👍 Very inexpensive entry, and a huge collection of antiques and artefacts. While we were expected the museum to be more orientated around Silverton and the Gaol, the museum was mostly a collection of items, rather than information and antiques specific to the gaol. We spent about 45 minutes here, and...
4.60 (264 reviews)
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Goulburn Historic Waterworks
History museum
👍 Very informative volunteer run museum. You can tell how passionate he was about the place just by talking to him. Very knowledgeable and fascinating if you are interested in steam engines
4.60 (179 reviews)
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History Hill Museum & Underground Mine
Museum
👍👍 By far the best museum I have been to in the Central West. Great information everywhere. Little hidey holes of history and a great place to go. Be sure to take your time as there is a lot to see. Will happily go back again
4.60 (164 reviews)
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Rose Seidler House
Tourist attraction
Sleek 1950 home with mid-century modern architecture & furnishings, surrounded by bushland.
4.60 (153 reviews)
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Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah
History museum
👍👍 I didn’t expect to enjoy myself as much as I did here! There was a little bit of everything to see, learn and experience about Tweed and I really love how so many interesting and interactive exhibits are packed in such a small place. Better yet - it’s free! You can tell they’ve really put thought in...
4.60 (140 reviews)
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Meroogal
History museum
4 generations of women lived at this 1800s Carpenter Gothic–style house offering guided tours.
4.60 (59 reviews)
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Vaucluse House
History museum
Surrounded by its original gardens, this 19th-century mansion is now a museum & serene picnic spot.
4.50 (853 reviews)
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Justice and Police Museum
Museum
Set in an 1890s police station, this interactive museum explores Sydney's criminal & forensic past.
4.50 (518 reviews)
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La Perouse Museum
History museum
👍👍 Not so far from the centre of Sydney, La perouse beach is a nice place to see the beautiful views and to have a realxing surrounding around you. The place actually gives you a piece of mind and the beauty is just sheerless. People also go there for wedding photo shoots because the views are just so...
4.50 (302 reviews)
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Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts - Cinema, Museum & Theatre
History museum
4.50 (75 reviews)
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