Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Sydney

Name: Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Address: Conservatorium Road, Sydney, 2000, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9351 1222

#618 among attractions in Sydney

Gothic Revival architecture, Universities and schools, Specialty museum, Museum

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The Sydney Conservatorium of Music is a heritage-listed music school in Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious music schools in Australia. Located adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens on the eastern fringe of the Sydney central business district, the conservatorium is a faculty of the University of Sydney, and incorporates the community-based Conservatorium Open Academy and the Conservatorium High School. In addition to its secondary, undergraduate, post-graduate and community education teaching and learning functions, the conservatorium undertakes research in various fields of music. The building was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 14 January 2011. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1915 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 33°51'49"S, 151°12'50"E

Address

Conservatorium RoadCentral Business District (Royal Botanic Gardens)Sydney 2000 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9351 1222

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Nearby attractions include: Royal Botanic Garden, Government House, Museum of Contemporary Art, Justice and Police Museum.

~610 ftE
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~1350 ftN
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, History museum
Government House, Sydney
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0.4 miNW
Hip visual arts collection on quayside
Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
10 min walk • The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) stands as a bastion of modern expression in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Overlooking the iconic Circular Quay, this museum is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and interpreting the work of today's artists.
~790 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Justice and Police Museum, Sydney
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~920 ftW
Historic site honoring city's foundation
Museum of Sydney, Sydney
5 min walk • The Museum of Sydney is a historical collection and exhibit, built on the ruins of the house of New South Wales' first Governor, Arthur Phillip, on the present-day corner of Phillip and Bridge Street, Sydney.
~760 ftW
Archaeological site
First Government House, Sydney
4 min walk • The First Government House was the first residence for the Governors of New South Wales located at 41 Bridge Street, in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1788 to 1789 and used until 1845, after which it was demolished in 1846.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife
Fortune of War, Sydney
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~1210 ftW
Park
Macquarie Place Park, Sydney
6 min walk • The Macquarie Place Park, also known as the Macquarie Place Precinct, is a heritage-listed small triangular urban park located in the Sydney central business district in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~1280 ftS
Library, Historical place
State Library of New South Wales, Sydney
7 min walk • The State Library of New South Wales, part of which is known as the Mitchell Library, is a large heritage-listed special collections, reference and research library open to the public.
~1040 ftNW
Library, History museum, Art museum
Customs House, Sydney
6 min walk • Customs House, Sydney is a heritage-listed museum space, visitor attraction, commercial building and performance space located in the Circular Quay area at 45 Alfred Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.
~780 ftW
Skyscraper
Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sydney Conservatorium of Music open?

Sydney Conservatorium of Music is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Sydney Conservatorium of Music?

Nearby attractions include AMA House, Sydney (3 min walk), Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney (3 min walk), First Government House, Sydney (4 min walk), Quay Quarter Tower, Sydney (4 min walk).

How to get to Sydney Conservatorium of Music by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sydney Conservatorium of Music:

Bus

Royal Botanic Gardens • Lines: 200 (3 min walk)
Stand C, Phillip Street • Lines: M52 (4 min walk)

Ferry

Circular Quay Wharf 2 • Lines: F2, F7 (6 min walk)
Circular Quay Wharf 3 • Lines: F1 (7 min walk)

Train

Circular Quay (7 min walk)
Martin Place (9 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (7 min walk)
Bridge Street • Lines: L2, L3 (10 min walk)