Nicholson Museum, Sydney

Name: Nicholson Museum
Address: Manning Rd, Sydney, 2006, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9351 2812

#196 among attractions in Sydney

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney closed permanently in February 2020. It was an archaeological museum home to the Nicholson Collection, the largest collection of antiquities in both Australia and the Southern Hemisphere. The Nicholson Collection is now housed in the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney, open from November 2020. Founded in 1860, the collection spans the ancient world with primary collection areas including ancient Egypt, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, and the Near East. The museum was located in the main quadrangle of the University. ()

Established: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 33°53'11"S, 151°11'20"E

Address

Manning RdInner West (Camperdown)Sydney 2006 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9351 2812

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Day trips

Nicholson Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Broadway Shopping Centre, Central Park, Wentworth Park.

0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
15 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
~1780 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
9 min walk • Broadway Shopping Centre is a dynamic retail hub nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This bustling complex serves as a one-stop destination for shoppers, offering a diverse selection of stores, eateries, and entertainment options.
0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
18 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Wentworth Park, Sydney
17 min walk • Wentworth Park is a park near the suburbs of Glebe and Ultimo in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park contains several muti-purpose sporting pitches, cricket nets and a number of fitness installations.
~1210 ftE
Park
Victoria Park, Sydney
6 min walk • Victoria Park is a 9-hectare urban park situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, in the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park is located adjacent to The University of Sydney and the Broadway Shopping Centre.
~530 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Macleay Museum, Sydney
3 min walk • The Macleay Museum at The University of Sydney, is a natural history museum located on the University's Camperdown campus, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
0.5 miSW
Memorial
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney
13 min walk • The Victoria and Albert Pavilions are jointly heritage-listed public hospital buildings within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital at Missenden Road, Camperdown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
~180 ftN
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney
1 min walk • The University of Sydney Quadrangle is a prominent quadrangle formed through the construction of several Sydney sandstone buildings located...
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
17 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.
0.5 miNW
Area
Glebe, Sydney
13 min walk • Glebe is an inner-western suburb of Sydney. Glebe is located 3 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney, in the Inner West region.
0.5 miSW
Cinema, Nightlife
Trocadero, Sydney
13 min walk • Trocadero is a heritage-listed former cinema, event venue, dance hall, roller skating rink, motor workshop, music venue and now office building at 69-77 King Street, Newtown, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Albert F. Myers and William P.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Nicholson Museum open?

Nicholson Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Nicholson Museum?

Nearby attractions include University of Sydney Quadrangle, Sydney (1 min walk), Great Hall of the University of Sydney, Sydney (2 min walk), Macleay Museum, Sydney (3 min walk), Sydney University Lawn Tennis Club, Sydney (3 min walk).

How to get to Nicholson Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nicholson Museum:

Bus

Sydney University Footbridge • Lines: 438 (4 min walk)
Ross Street • Lines: 438 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Glebe • Lines: L1 (17 min walk)
Wentworth Park • Lines: L1 (23 min walk)

Train

Redfern (18 min walk)
Macdonaldtown (20 min walk)

Ferry

Blackwattle Bay Wharf (28 min walk)