If You Like - Sydney - page 34

Susannah Place Museum A reminder that history is as much about the people who lived
in slum houses as those who lived in palaces. ( CLICK HERE )
Australian Museum The grand dame of Sydney museums, with historic collections of
minerals and bones and an interesting Aboriginal section. ( CLICK HERE )
Museum of Sydney Telling a tale of one city through interactive displays and antique ob-
jects. ( CLICK HERE )
Sydney Observatory Capping Observatory Hill, this historic sandstone building has dis-
plays of astronomical equipment and indigenous star lore. ( CLICK HERE )
Justice & Police Museum A small museum devoted to the darker side of life in the
former convict town. ( CLICK HERE )
Art
Art Gallery of NSW Where the state stashes its greatest treasures; locals are well repres-
ented. ( CLICK HERE )
Museum of Contemporary Art Bringing edgy art to the heart of the city. ( CLICK HERE )
White Rabbit A fascinating private collection of contemporary Chinese art, free to all. (
CLICK HERE )
Australian Centre for Photography Not limited to traditional photography, the ACP dis-
plays digital, video and multimedia work as well. ( CLICK HERE )
Artspace On the bleeding edge (sometimes literally - ew) of Sydney's art scene. ( CLICK
HERE )
SH Ervin Gallery Venerable Millers Point gallery hosting interesting exhibitions of Aus-
tralian art. ( CLICK HERE )
Object Gallery A small gallery devoted to beautiful things housed in the modernist
chapel of a defunct hospital. ( CLICK HERE )
National Art School Students' work is displayed within the slightly spooky sandstone
confines of the old Darlinghurst gaol. ( CLICK HERE )
2 Danks Street A collection of reputable commercial galleries sharing a roof with an ex-
cellent cafe. ( CLICK HERE )
Brett Whiteley Studio The Art Gallery of NSW keeps this small Surry Hills studio as a
memorial to one of Sydney's most accomplished artists. ( CLICK HERE )