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Hyde Park Barracks vs Art Gallery of New South Wales

Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, Art Gallery of New South Wales scores significantly better than Hyde Park Barracks Museum. Art Gallery of New South Wales has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

Hyde Park Barracks
Hyde Park Barracks
8 / 10
Hyde Park Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Macquarie was determined to establish law and order, and in 1819 he commissioned convict-architect Francis Greenway to design this restrained, classically Georgian-style building." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Convict architect Francis Greenway designed this squarish, decorously Georgian structure (1819) as convict quarters." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The barracks now operate as a museum as part of the city's Historic Houses Trust." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Australia’s bleak history as a penal colony comes to vivid life inside this historic site, where convict men and boys were housed once they arrived in the city." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"On a sunny day the courtyard tables of the Hyde Park Barracks Café provide one of the city's finest places to enjoy an outdoor lunch or morning or afternoon tea." Full review
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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery of New South Wales
9 / 10
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its classical Greek frontage and modern rear end, the ultrareputable Art Gallery of NSW plays a prominent and gregarious role in Sydney society." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Apart from Canberra's National Gallery, this is the best place to explore the evolution of European-influenced Australian art, as well as the distinctly different concepts that underlie Aboriginal art." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Modern and contemporary works are displayed in the gallery's light-filled spaces, which is located in beautiful parklands overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a stunningly beautiful gallery which houses an impressive collection of Australian indigenous art, as well as contemporary works." Full review
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Definitely don't miss the Yiribana collection on the lower level.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is your first port of call if you want to see a wide range of art both classic and contemporary, and admission is free to peruse its permanent collection." Full review
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