Volunteering at Sydney University Museums

There are many ways in which you can get involved with the University’s museums and collections. As a volunteer you can work alongside staff in preparing exhibitions, welcoming visitors, conducting tours and assisting in documenting the collections as well as fundraising and assisting with public programs.

To get involved with the Nicholson Museum email the Senior Curator, Michael Turner at . To get involved with the Macleay Museum contact the Senior Curator, Dr Jude Philp at . To become a volunteer with the University Art Gallery email Nicole Kluk at . Or call University Museums administration office on +61 2 9351 2274 for general enquiries.

By giving to the University Museums you can help research, conserve, document and exhibit these magnificent collections. All donations over $2 to the University of Sydney are tax deductible. We really need your help.

For further information contact the Director’s office on +61 2 9351 2274.

Join the Friends of the Nicholson Museum

By joining the Friends of the Nicholson Museum not only will you be supporting the museum but you will be kept up to date with what is happening there and you will receive a copy of our magazine MUSE. You will also be invited to special Friends only events. Visit the Friends page for more details.

Work Experience

We have filled all our palces for 2013, thanks to everyone who applied!

Sydney University Museums offers a limited number of work experience placements to school students throughout the year. Students will work with the Public Programs team gaining experience in a variety of areas including research, museums administration, public programs and events in museums, and collection management. Placements are open to secondary school students in year 10 and are for three days duration.

If you are interested in being considered for place please contact the Public Programs Assistant (see below) at Sydney University Museums with your resume and short cover letter.

Contact
Sydney University Museums
Public Programs Assistant
Rm S256, Quadrangle A14
The University of Sydney NSW 2006

Email:
Phone: +61 2 9351 8746
Fax: +61 2 9351 7305