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Australian Museum vs Elizabeth Bay House
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Australian Museum scores significantly better than Elizabeth Bay House. Australian Museum ranks #6 in Sydney with endorsements from 7 publications such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Australian Museum
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Michelin Guide
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6 College St, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
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Travel + Leisure
"Established in 1827, this natural history and environmental sciences museum is a favorite for family outings."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A very thorough exploration of Australian wildlife and its biodiversity."
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Well-suited for children.
Fodor's
"A well-respected academic institution... collection of plants, animals, geological specimens, and cultural artifacts from the Asia-Pacific region."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Its inestimable Aboriginal art collection is its major drawing card."
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2 Stars
"Animals, minerals and plants, as well as climate change and Aboriginal culture, are the focus of the Australian Museum of natural sciences."
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Elizabeth Bay House
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Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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Fodor's
"Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds."
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"Completed in 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, this elegant neoclassical mansion by architect John Verge was one of the finest houses in the colony (and still is)."
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Fodor's
"The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning."
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Time Out
"The beautiful house (now run by the Historic Houses Trust) still breathes noblesse, wealth and good taste. Rooms are furnished as they would have been in its heyday."
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Frommer's
"Perched on a headland with some of the best harbor views in Sydney, this colonial mansion was built in 1835 and was considered “the finest house in the colony"
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