Contributing to the cultural life of Australia

The University of Sydney has one of the largest and finest university collections of antiquities, art, ethnography and natural history in Australia.

Come and enjoy our very special museums and collections in the historic settings of the University of Sydney. The Macleay Museum, Nicholson Museum and University Art Gallery are open to the public and entry is free.

Exhibitions and events

• Coral: art science life

  

  Examining the boundaries of our concern for the coral reefs that sustain life on the east coast of Australia, this exhibition will include contributions from artists, scientists from The University of Sydney and Torres Strait Islander schools.

• 50 Objects 50 Stories: Extraordinary Tales from the Nicholson Museum

  

  An exhibition that takes 50 of the more extraordinary objects from the Nicholson Museum's collection and tells their bizarre or wonderful stories.

• Joseph Beuys and the ‘Energy Plan’

  

  Opening on 7 April 2012. Joseph Beuys’s fascination with medicine, science, myth and history forms the basis of his diverse body of work. Shaman-like, his art transforms natural and found materials, combining an interest in politics and education.