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Museum of Contemporary Art vs Elizabeth Bay House
Both Museum of Contemporary Art and Elizabeth Bay House are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Museum of Contemporary Art is the choice of most writers compared to Elizabeth Bay House. Museum of Contemporary Art is ranked #12 in Sydney with accolades from 6 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Frommer's.
Museum of Contemporary Art
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140 George St, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's
"This ponderous art deco building houses one of Australia's most important collections of modern art."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The MCA celebrates Australia's emerging and contemporary talent. Aboriginal art features prominently."
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Afar Magazine
"The museum houses amazing collections of art from top Australian modern artists and features traveling shows."
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Time Out
"Inside, the galleries themselves are clean, logical and open – with long vistas to entice and draw you in further. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The lower level showcases the work of young living artists. The upper floor houses the permanent collection: almost 4 000 works going from the 1950s to the avant-garde of today."
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At the end of your visit, be sure to take a look around the roof terrace, where you can take in a wonderful view of Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
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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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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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