Hyde Park Barracks - Sydney (NSW)

5 /5 Katie BC: Had 1 day in Sydney and came with our 2 girls (age 7 &9) to give them a bit of history before going to other less historical attractions. This place is amazing, I came years ago and its very much upgraded since then. Its completely free and they give you headphones which detects your location and talks you through all the history as you move through the rooms. So interesting, it really brings the stories to life. We had to rush round a bit due to having so much on the agenda but could have spent a while there. The staff were also lovely!

5 /5 Rika Ong: Amazing place to visit. so informative and educative. We learnt a lot about first nation people and first colony of Sydney here. Kids enjoyed it too. The displays are so beautiful and well maintained. Definitely worth a visit.

5 /5 Samantha deManbey: Great museum to learn the detailed history of convict settlers in Australia. The audio guide is very well produced and performed - the narration is triggered by different displays/locations in the museum. It includes several voice actors that recite historical letters, documents, and accounts of the convicts, immigrants, and patients that all lived in the Hyde Park Barracks. Really enjoyed the elaborate miniatures of early settlements. There is also an impressive selection of artifacts such as the convicts uniforms and chains.

5 /5 M D: One of the most extraordinary museums I have been to. The attention to detail is astonishing. Informative, engaging and deeply moving It sets the bar very high for what a museum can be. The audio tour is a must to fully engage with what history the curators are attempting to get across. Free entry, allow up to 90 minutes for the full audio tour