The Museum of Human Disease – Sydney Museums

Museum of Human Disease | UNSW Museum | University Museum Sydney

Readers, you may be surprised to learn that numerous Universities across Australia house their very own museums. Upon learning that the University of NSW (UNSW) boasts the Museum of Human Disease, and being fascinated by human anatomy, we had to visit and check it off our best museums to visit in Sydney! The Museum of …

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Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs with Kids

Ramses with Kids

The Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney will take you and the whole family back in time to ancient Egypt. The exhibit showcases 181 priceless artefacts from the life and accomplishments of Ramses II, many never seen outside Egypt before. But what is Ramses and the Gold …

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The Best Guide to Sydney School Holiday Activities

Sydney School holiday activities with kids

Sydney school holiday activities, where to start? The Sydney school holidays have arrived which likely means that you have some time up your sleeve to plan an activity or two with the kids. To help you develop an amazing calendar for the period, we have pulled together the best school holiday ideas of fun things …

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The Best Museums in Adelaide to Explore

The Best Museums in Adelaide to Explore

Adelaide is an incredible city to visit (or even live in) with an incredible zest for culture and knowledge. There are numerous museums in Adelaide to explore across a large number of focus areas from history to art, vehicles to culture. We want to explore them all, but which Adelaide museums are best for kids? …

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The Best Museums in Sydney to Visit with Kids

Dinosaurs in Sydney | The Best Sydney museum to see dinosaurs

My love of Sydney museums was born from the many visits to our local museums with my mum when I was growing up. It has continued to be a passion right into adulthood, passing on this love to my own children. As a Sydneysider, we have explored the best museums in Sydney, often repeating visits …

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14 Australian Museums to Visit From Your Living Room

14 Australian Museums to Visit from your Living Room

With social distancing now a thing across the world, and most Government travel advice to pause international travel for the moment, visiting museums and art galleries is tricky. But did you know that there are a plethora of places and spaces that offer virtual tours? Yes, 14 Australian Museums to Visit From Your Living Room! …

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Exploring the Chau Chak Wing Museum

Chau Chak Wing Museum : Nicholson Museum

With Sunshine studying Ancient Egypt at school I had the perfect excuse to introduce her to the Chau Chak Wing Museum on the grounds of the University of Sydney. It is Sydney’s newest museum, bringing together the University’s Nicholson, Macleay and Art collections under one roof across four floors of galleries. It is an amazing …

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A Trip to Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill Victoria

A Trip to Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill Victoria

Situated in North-West Victoria, Swan Hill straddles the mighty Murray River and has been a township that we’ve had on our Kid Bucket List for a decade or so thanks to a little nostalgia built upon memories of a grade five school camp to Pioneer Settlement. We finally made the trip there on our return …

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Visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum with Kids

Visiting the Sydney Jewish Museum with Kids

The Sydney Jewish Museum with kids may seem like an unusual choice. But for me, it provides an important context to our family narrative that I want my children to understand. For that reason, I have sought out visits on three continents so far, providing both Striker and Sunshine with a developing concept of the …

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Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame

Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame

Howzat! Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, in the Southern Highlands, you will find the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame nestled in the glorious township of Bowral. Surprisingly, it’s a spot that we soon found will even appeal to those who know little about cricket. Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame …

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NSW Rail Museum with Kids : Exploring Sydney Trains

NSW Rail Museum with Kids : Exploring Sydney Trains

Formerly referred to as Train Works, the NSW Rail Museum is Thirlmere is an incredible destination choice for families wanting to explore the history of Sydney Trains. NSW Rail Museum with Kids : Exploring Sydney Trains Established way back in 1975, the NSW Rail Museum has amassed over 100 rolling stock items and a plethora …

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Sydney Bus Museum with Kids : Sydney Buses

Sydney Bus Museum with Kids : Sydney Buses

First established in Tempe back in 1986, the Sydney Bus Museum is now housed in the Old Tramshed at Leichhardt. Sydney Bus Museum with Kids : Sydney Buses This incredible museum features Australia’s largest collection of historic double deckers and your entry fee includes unlimited trips on one to the QVB on the day you visit. This must …

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Museum of Fire : Things to do in Penrith with Kids

Museum of Fire : Things to do in Penrith with Kids

There’s something exciting about fire engines and fire fighters that draws our attention very early on in life, often from toddlerhood. Both Striker and Sunshine have been a little obsessed at different times and we’ve often found ourselves exploring the local fire station. Despite this, the Museum of Fire didn’t appear on our radar until …

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