When is The Rocks Discovery Museum open?

Is there an entry charge?

Where is The Rocks Discovery Museum located?

How do I get to The Rocks Discovery Museum?

Can I access the Museum with a wheelchair or stroller?

Can I take photographs in the Museum?

Are there programmes for school groups incorporating The Rocks Discovery Museum?

Are there any school holiday programmes incorporating The Rocks Discovery Museum?

I have visited the Museum and would like to find out more information about The Rocks - where can I look?

Who runs The Rocks Discovery Museum?

When is The Rocks Discovery Museum open?
The Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day).

Is there an entry charge?
No, entry to the Museum is free - although a gold coin donation would be most gratefully accepted.

Where is The Rocks Discovery Museum located?
The Rocks Discovery Museum is located on 2-8 Kendall Lane off Argyle Street in The Rocks.

How do I get to The Rocks Discovery Museum?

By Foot
From the CBD, simply head north on George Street and this will bring you into the heart of The Rocks. Turn left onto Argyle Street and then take the first right into Kendall Lane.

By public transport

Bus
Several public buses stop at various locations within The Rocks (308, 339, 343, 431, 432, 433, 434). Many other bus routes pass by or terminate near Circular Quay and Wynyard.

For possible temporary diversions for services operating into The Rocks, or more information please call the Transport InfoLine on 131 500 or visit www.131500.info

Train
Circular Quay and Wynyard are the two closest CityRail train stations. For more information please call the Transport InfoLine on 131 500 or visit www.131500.info

Ferry
All Sydney Ferries, including the Parramatta Meadowbank Rivercats, stop at Circular Quay. Rocket Ferries also run between Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, via Star City Casino. Hegarty's Ferries' inner harbour loop stops at Circular Quay as well.

Water taxis can take passengers to Campbell's Cove or Circular Quay from any harbour jetty or wharf.

For more information please call the Transport InfoLine on 131 500 or visit www.131500.info

By Car
Within The Rocks, secure parking is available at 121 Harrington Street, 155 George Street, and at the Clock Tower Square. Limited street parking is available on Hickson Road. You can also park at the Sydney Opera House.

Can I access the Museum with a wheelchair or stroller?
Yes, entry to The Rocks Discovery Museum is at ground level. The building is fitted with a specially designed lift.

Can I take photographs in the Museum?
Yes, photography in the Museum is permitted.

Are there programmes for school groups incorporating The Rocks Discovery Museum?
Yes, Sydney Learning Adventures runs a range of programmes for primary and secondary students throughout the year that incorporate a visit to The Rocks Discovery Museum.

Click here to view the full Sydney Learning Adventures schools programme.

Are there any school holiday programmes incorporating The Rocks Discovery Museum?
Yes, Sydney Learning Adventures runs a range of school holiday programmes that incorporate a visit to The Rocks Discovery Museum.

Click here to view the full Sydney Learning Adventures school holiday programme.

I have visited the Museum and would like to find out more information about The Rocks - where can I look?
Come back and spend some time in The Rocks Discovery Museum Research Centre. The Centre has a wealth of print and online reference material available.

The Rocks website www.therocks.com also has comprehensive information on the history of The Rocks.

The Rocks Pub Tour is a great way for adults to hear tales of the early days whilst exploring some of Sydney's favourite watering holes.

Sydney Learning Adventures runs a diverse range of programmes for primary and secondary school students as well as school holiday activities that bring the history and stories of The Rocks to life.

Who runs The Rocks Discovery Museum?
The Rocks Discovery Museum is an initiative of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (www.shfa.nsw.gov.au). It is part of the Foreshore Authority's ongoing commitment to conserving and promoting the natural and cultural heritage of The Rocks.

Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority is a NSW Government organisation responsible for Sydney 's most historically and culturally significant waterfront locations. It is one of the biggest landholders in Sydney , owning just over 400 hectares. It also manages a number of other properties on behalf of other NSW Government agencies. Its role is to:

• Restore, preserve, manage and promote some of Australia 's most important heritage buildings and areas.
• Run events, community and education programmes.
• Manage properties, carry out capital works and undertake major projects.