Australian National Maritime MuseumvsPowerhouse Museum
Both Australian National Maritime Museum and Powerhouse Museum are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Australian National Maritime Museum ranks slightly higher than Powerhouse Museum. Australian National Maritime Museum ranks #9 in Sydney with recommendations from 9 sources like Time Out, Time Out and Fodor's.
Australian National Maritime Museum
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2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Maritime Museum sails through Australia’s inextricable relationship with the sea." Full review
Fodor's "The six galleries of this soaring, futuristic building tell the story of Australia and the sea." Full review
On the Grid "Take time out to explore one of Pyrmont’s star attractions and learn some interesting nautical themed facts along the way." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The National Museum of Australia explores the history of Australia, whether it's going back 50,000 years, harking back to the colony's beginnings in 1788 or to the Olympic games in 2000." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This maritime musem will enlighten you on the bond between Australians and the sea." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This maritime musem will enlighten you on the bond between Australians and the sea. One of the galleries shines a light on the relationships between the Aborigines and water" Full review
Time Out "For a city whose history has always been entwined with its harbour, the sea and water travel, it comes as no surprise that this museum is one of the finest when it comes to maritime treasures." Full review
Time Out "In the free exhibition, there are 40 sacred bark paintings displayed." Full review
Time Out "The Australian National Maritime Museum in collaboration with the Avatar Alliance Foundation has developed an exhibition to showcase his history-making expeditions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The real sailboat-shaped cultural institution in Sydney is not the Opera House, but the Australian National Maritime Museum, a soaring canvas-covered structure built high enough to house tall masts." Full review
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500 Harris St Ultimo, Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales 1238
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Fodor's "Learning the principles of science is a painless process with this museum's stimulating, interactive displays ideal for all ages." Full review
Lonely Planet "A short walk from Darling Harbour, Sydney’s most kid-focused museum whirs away inside the former power station for Sydney’s defunct tram network." Full review
Time Out "385,000 objects, 22 permanent and five temporary display spaces, and more than 250 interactive exhibits. It covers science, technology, creativity, decorative arts and Australian popular culture." Full review
Time Out "Part of the Sydney Science Festival, this intriguing exhibition explores humanity’s core motivations and influences, and asks what we might become in the future." Full review
Frommer's "Inside, you’ll find displays, sound effects, and gadgets relating to the sciences, transportation, human achievement, decorative art, and social history" Full review
