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 Philip at . To become a volunteer with the University Art Gallery email Katie Yuill 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 the University Museum News. You will also be invited to special Friends only events. Visit the Friends page for more details.

Work Experience

We have filled all the places in our 2012 work experience program!
Many thanks to everyone who applied. We will be taking applications for the 2013 program from December 2012 onwards.

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.