About
Established in 1976, the Australian Army Museum of New South Wales is located at Victoria Barracks. It is about 3 km east of the Sydney CBD in the suburb of Paddington. The museum is housed in the original 25-cell district military prison that was constructed in 1847.
The focus of the museum is to tell the story of the Army in New South Wales, from the arrival of the First Fleet and the foundation of the colony of New South Wales, all the way to present day conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Opening hours
The museum is open:
- every Thursday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- every third Sunday of the month from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Barracks tours are conducted every Thursday at 10:00 am by the Victoria Barracks Corps of Guides.
The museum is closed:
- on public holidays
- in December and January.
Entry requirements
All visitors must enter via the Pass Office located off Moore Park Road about 100 metres east of the intersection with Greens Road.
Adults are required to provide photo identification. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Bookings
The entry fee to the museum is $5 per person, although school-age children and younger are admitted free of charge.
Bookings are essential for groups of more than 10 people.
Visitors can contact the museum to make bookings for group visits and barracks tours.
Facilities
The museum is wheelchair accessible.
Exhibitions
The museum features many Army uniforms from the earliest colonial times through the Boer War, World War I and World War II. There are displays of various medals awarded to Army soldiers, such as:
- Victoria Cross and other gallantry medals
- distinguished service medals
- campaign medals
- royal honours.
Volunteering and donations
Interested volunteers and donors can find further information on the Volunteering and donation opportunities page.
Location
Victoria Barracks
Paddington NSW 2021