page_title: Tourism in Sydney
section_title: Museums
hierarchical_section_title: Tourism in Sydney / City of Sydney / Museums
caption_attribution_description: English: Hyde Park in Sydney
context_page_description: Tourism in Sydney, Australia forms an important part of the city's economy. The city received 10.67 million domestic visitors and 4.05 million international visitors in year ending September 2018. The most famous attractions include the Sydney Opera House, and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Other attractions include the Sydney Mardi Gras, Royal Botanical Gardens, Luna Park, the beaches and Sydney Tower.
context_section_description: Sydney is home to a number of established museums. The Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, and is particularly renowned in the fields of natural history and anthropology. The Museum of Sydney is located in Australia's first Government House, and its permanent and temporary exhibitions highlight the history of the city. The Powerhouse Museum specialises in science and technology, and its exhibits include the oldest steam engine in the world with a rotating action that is still in operation. The Australian National Maritime Museum focuses on Australia's maritime history. The Museum of Contemporary Art, located at Circular Quay, recently underwent a $58 million expansion.
caption: A Fig-lined avenue in Hyde Park
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