Free thing
to see and do in Sydney the rocks
Go on a
self-guided walking tour browse the many art galleries, see the free Museums or
just shop until you drop in the rocks markets below a list of free things to do
and see at the rocks Sydney.
The museum of contemporary art Australia
Museum
of contemporary art Australia this magnificent art gallery located in the heart
of Sydney's tourism sector on Sydney Harbour opposite circular Quay and the
famous opera house. The Museum dedicated to collecting and interpreting the
work of today's artist and is Australia's leading contemporary art museum,
popularly known as the MCA, the museums free temporary exhibitions are
collections from famous artist throughout the world and Australia. Enjoy
spacious galleries that are easy to navigate from one exhibition to the next.
Enjoy talks and films by an assortment of artist, performers, and key culture
figures from Australia. There are free daily guided tours that met in the foyer
so tour the MCA with a volunteer learn and discover about the art and the
artist and their special stories. For more information about what is on at the
MCA special exhibitions and events visit the museum of contemporary art
Australia.
Free
admission
Opening
hours
10am – 5pm daily
Thursday 10am- 9pm
Address
140 George Street the rocks NSW 2000 phone 61
2 92452400 +
The rocks
discovery Museum Free admission
Take a
journey back in time to discover the unique history of the rocks from
pre-Europe to the present day. Housed in a restored 1850s sandstone warehouse,
The discovery Museum brings the life and stories of the people of the rocks to
life. The Museum has four main Exhibitions and a discovery Museum resource centre.
You can browse and read the book collection in the resource centre use the
computers and go on virtual tours of the rocks and much more. The Warrane
exhibition pre 1788 dedicated to the Cadagi people the traditional landowners
to the area of the rocks known now as Sydney cove today. See a collection of
artefacts used by the Cadagi people needed for survival, the tools and the
materials used to make the tools. The Colony Exhibition (1788-1820) discovers
how the British convicts built the town of Sydney cove. The Port exhibition
(1820-1900) Discover and learn what made and shaped the future of the convict
town. See the artefacts brought to Sydney cove by merchant ships and
immigrants. Transformation exhibition (1900-present) learn and discover how the
rocks have flourished and survived as a treasured historic precinct, watch the
short documentaries on the hardships the people of the rocks endured. Learn
about the Battle of the rocks learn how they built the Sydney Harbour bridge
and what it meant to the people of the rocks.
Opening
times
10am to 5pm daily closed Christmas day and
Good Friday phone +61 2 92408680
The Rocks
the markets
Premium markets held every Friday Saturday and
Sunday with up to 200 miscellaneous stalls. Enjoy a stroll browsing the many
street stalls here you can find a gift for anybody all that special souvenir
clothes art decorations crafts, jewellery beauty product crafts and many more
specialist shops selling an extensive range of assorted products. After you
finished your shopping sit back relax enjoy a meal or drink at one of the many
street cafes or restaurants.
The Rocks
Foodies market
When in the
rocks on a Friday it's impossible not to be lured by the smell of freshly
barbecued salmon and other fresh edible treats. Freshly baked crusty bread
chocolates, gelatos self-indulge get that special rare foodie treat at the
rocks foodie markets held every Friday 10 am to 4pm at the jack Mundey place
(CR Argyle and George Street)
Free museum
the Sydney observatory
The oldest
Australian observatory still in operation to-day houses a unique museum that
offer an insight to the early days and the history of Sydney astronomy. Walk
the gardens on top of Observatory hill overlooking Sydney Harbour and looking
down at Dawes point. View the war memorial at Observatory Park a stone monument
that relates to the Boer war and honours the soldiers and nurses and 5877
horses who responded to the call from NSW. More about Sydney Observatory
Opening hours for free museum
Daily 10am to 5pm
Address
Watson RD, Observatory hill, the Rocks, Sydney
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