2

Museum of Sydney

Local history museum · Sydney ·

Museum of Sydney

Local history museum · Sydney ·
@afar
25,132 Postcards · 3,702 Cities

"Edge of the Trees (Sculptural Installation) This sculpture was commissioned for the Museum of Sydney and developed by an indigenous and non-indigenous artist working together: Fiona Foley and Janet Laurence. The name of the sculpture comes from an essay by historian Rhys Jones, 1985: "…the 'discoverer' struggling through the surf were met on the beaches by other people looking at them from the edge of the trees. Thus the same landscape perceived by the newcomers as alien, hostile, or having no coherent form, was to the indigenous people their home, a familiar place, the inspiration of dreams.” This piece is worth examining closer. Take your time. Look. Touch. And listen. On the plaque nearby it is described as: "A place to enter, explore, contest anew; perhaps reconciliation?" http://www.hht.net.au/discover/highlights/collection_items/edge_of_trees"

Sydney's Best Museums and Cultural Attractions

Information

Museum of Sydney: city history, Indigenous stories, Lego Opera House

sydney history
aboriginal culture
opera house exhibit
first fleet
government house site
lego exhibition
demolished sydney
colonial history
Google Rating
4.1 (3K)
Yelp Rating
3.8
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Cnr Bridge Street &, Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
See full details

2

Information

Museum of Sydney: city history, Indigenous stories, Lego Opera House

sydney history
aboriginal culture
opera house exhibit
first fleet
government house site
lego exhibition
demolished sydney
colonial history
Google Rating
4.1 (3K)
Yelp Rating
3.8
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

Cnr Bridge Street &, Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Get directions

Restroom
Family friendly
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
Museum of Sydney by null
See full details

More Places For You

Archibald Memorial Fountain

Historical landmark · Sydney

Iconic bronze statues, Greek mythology, lush greenery, day and night

2 Postcards

Babette Cafe

Cafe · Sydney

Artisanal pastries, ONA specialty coffee, seasonal lunch

1 Postcard

Incu

Clothing store · Sydney

International & Australian designers, streetwear, innovation, lifestyle

1 Postcard

Spring Court

Shoe store · Sydney

Parisian sneaker label offering unparalleled comfort and timeless style

1 Postcard

Eau De Vie

Bar · Sydney

Inventive, theatrical cocktails with smoky presentations and smoke

3 Postcards

Kimpton Margot Sydney

Hotel · Sydney

Art Deco hotel with rooftop pool, modern Australian dining, and bar

6 Postcards

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Art gallery · Sydney

Vast collection of Australian & international art, free entry, special exhibits

18 Postcards

Grandma's Bar

Bar · Sydney

Eclectic cocktails & jaffles in a kitschy, laid-back basement bar

1 Postcard

Brasserie 1930

Restaurant · Sydney

Australian brasserie with wood-fired grill, local flavours

1 Postcard

Sydney Opera House

Performing arts theater · Sydney

Iconic performing arts center with sail-like shells on Sydney Harbour

36 Postcards