Elizabeth Bay House, Sydney

Name: Elizabeth Bay House
Address: 7 Onslow Ave, Sydney, 2011, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9356 3022

#187 among attractions in Sydney

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Elizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Colonial Regency style house and now a museum and grotto, located at 7 Onslow Avenue in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The design of the house is attributed to John Verge and John Bibb and was built from 1835 to 1839 by James Hume. The grotto and retaining walls were designed by Verge and the carriage drive on Onslow Avenue was designed by Edward Deas Thomson and built from 1832 to 1835 by convict and free artisans under the direction of Verge. The property is owned by Sydney Living Museums, an agency of the Government of New South Wales. Known as "the finest house in the colony", Elizabeth Bay House was originally surrounded by a 22-hectare garden, and is now situated within a densely populated inner city suburb. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 33°52'7"S, 151°13'44"E

Address

7 Onslow AveSydney 2011 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9356 3022

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Day trips

Elizabeth Bay House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Art Gallery of New South Wales, Andrew Charlton Pool, Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre, Mrs Macquarie's Chair.

0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum
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Sport venue, Sport, Classes and workshops
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0.6 miN
Museum, Maritime museum, Cafe
Royal Australian Navy Heritage Centre, Sydney
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0.7 miNW
Memorial, View point
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Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Memorial, Monuments and statues, Fountain
El Alamein Fountain, Sydney
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0.6 miSW
Theater
Old Fitzroy Theatre, Sydney
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0.5 miE
Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Swifts, Sydney
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0.6 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Veil of Trees, Sydney
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0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Kings Cross, Sydney
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Elizabeth Bay House open?

Elizabeth Bay House is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Elizabeth Bay House?

Nearby attractions include Elizabeth Bay Marina, Sydney (3 min walk), Edgerley, Sydney (3 min walk), Garden Island Naval Precinct, Sydney (7 min walk), 55 Victoria Street, Sydney (9 min walk).

How to get to Elizabeth Bay House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Elizabeth Bay House:

Bus

Kellett Street • Lines: 200 (14 min walk)
Andrew Boy Charlton Pool (15 min walk)

Train

Kings Cross (15 min walk)
Edgecliff (22 min walk)

Ferry

Darling Point • Lines: F7 (16 min walk)
Garden Island • Lines: F7 (19 min walk)

Light rail

Circular Quay • Lines: L2, L3 (31 min walk)