Built on the site of the first Government House, erected in 1788 by Governor Arthur Phillip and demolished in 1846. The remains of the building were excavated after rediscovery in 1983 and the original foundations can now be viewed through glass floor panels in the museum. Fascinating changing exhibitions of art and photography, films and state-of-the-art technology spin stories of colonial life, Aboriginal culture, environment, trade, authority / law and everyday dramas and dreams in early Sydney. The Museum of Sydney Cafe, by the museum entrance is not really part of the museum, and is much more a restaurant than a cheap and casual cafe.

Local

Eat and Drink

• The Meat & Wine Co - Sydney (0.1 miles) - Here at The Meat & Wine Co, we strive to create an esteemed and dynamic dining experience, with an e...
• Cafe Ananas - Sydney (0.1 miles) - Say “Bonjour” to Café Ananas! Café Ananas is a slice of Southern France in the heart of Sydney�...
• Fratelli Fresh Bridge Street - Sydney (0.2 miles) - In its subterranean location in the heart of Sydney’s bustling CBD, Fratelli Fresh Bridge Street o...
• Fratelli Fresh Bridge Street - Sydney (0.2 miles) - Fratelli Fresh Bridge Street Sydney CBD In its subterranean location in the heart of Sydney’s bust...
• Harts Pub - The Rocks, Sydney (0.3 miles) - As one of the original Sydney venues for the craft beer scene, Harts Pub offers a variety of local A...

See and Do

• North Sydney Limousine Corporate cars Sydney (0.0 miles) - North Sydney Limousine Corporate Cars has been operating since 2014. We cover all major and local Ai...
• Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Harbour Sydney (0.2 miles) - Discover Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. With over 46 years cruising experience cruising S...
• Captain Cook Cruises Sydney Harbour Sydney (0.2 miles) - Discover the beauty of Sydney Harbour with Captain Cook Cruises. Choose from a great range of dining...
• SydneyDriver.com Sydney CBD (0.3 miles) - “WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO TO TODAY” Sydney Driver - Sydney Australia - Established late 2004. s...
• Adam Axford - Magician Sydney Sydney (0.3 miles) - I am Adam Axford Magician & Wordsmith. I use the art of MAGIC and the power of LANGUAGE to inspire p...

Shopping

• Gannon House Gallery - The Rocks (0.3 miles) - Gannon house Gallery is a Art Gallery showcasing all Australian art and artifacts. The collection in...
• The Dymocks Building - Sydney (0.5 miles) - The Dymocks Building is part of Sydney's heritage. Begins in 1879 when William Dymock commenced ...
• Holy Kitsch - Glebe (1.8 miles) - A gift wonderland we specialise in Mexican hand crafts and artisan products
• Rozelle Collectors Market - Rozelle (2.4 miles) - The Rozelle Collectors Market is Sydney’s favourite outdoor second hand, bric-a-brac and antique m...
• Sydney Dive Safari - Matraville (6.7 miles) - With one of the largest retail showrooms in Sydney we stock a broad range of quality brands across s...