Photograph exhibition Sydney

Always an exhibition on at this august venue. Must drop in to this one.

Pezoporus occidentalis

The Night Parrot or Pezoporus occidentalis has been called the “world’s most mysterious bird”. First discovered in 1845, it was rarely seen alive for most of the next hundred and seventy years, but it has been rediscovered in 2013 by Queensland naturalist John Young. Its location is a closely guarded secret to keep flocks of 'twitchers' away. This is an entrance to the Australian Museum old school building on William St.

Tunnel to Museum Station

Entering the long tunnel on my way to work, looks a bit bleak or futuristic. This convenient pedestrian tunnel links the entrance to Museum Station and some underground shops.

You imagine what you desire

A beautiful May morning in Sydney Cove, a small sign on the old Maritime building now the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Snail outside the Australian Museum

Another one of the Art and About snail. This was tucked at the side of the museum.

State Library of NSW

Worth a visit, although I prefer the Mitchell section which you can walk through to access.

Tasmania - MONA Exhibits

The Museum of Old and New ART The fat car. The reading room. Bent Table tennis The white room by Wilfredo Prieto

Tasmania - MONA sign

At the museum's entrance.

Tasmania - MONA car parking

Car space signs for the museum's owner and girlfriend.

Mirror picture

Round convex mirror next to Australian Museum on College St.

Mobile museum

The nambus, tells the story of Australian involvement in Vietnam.

Australian Museum wall

Sydney sandstone wall in William Street.

Museum of Australian Currency Notes

In the Reserve Bank Building is this free museum. Recommended. The cartoon character in the window is 'Dollar Bill', used to launch the introduction of decimal currency on 14 February 1966. I still remember the jingle, can you?

National Museum of Australia

In Canberra is this modern looking museum.The National Museum of Australia is a social history museum. It explores the land, nation and people of Australia. Opened in 2001, the National Museum building is an architectural landmark. Inspired by the idea of a jigsaw puzzle, it reflects the many intertwined stories that make up Australia’s history.

Australian Museum Extension

Old and New, the extension to the Australian Museum. Glass and Sandstone.

National Museum of Australia

In Canberra is this museum of our nation's social history.
'Opened in 2001, the National Museum building is an architectural landmark. Inspired by the idea of a jigsaw puzzle, it reflects the many intertwined stories that make up Australia’s history.'

The Last Wave

'The Last Wave' - Title of a great Sydney film by Peter Weir, this wave is outside the Museum of Sydney.

Nicholson Museum

Inside Sydney University is the Nicholson Museum, just off the main quad.
It was founded in 1860 and named after Sir Charles Nicholson, Speaker of the NSW Legislative Council and one of the founders of the University.

The Museum houses Australia's largest collection of Etruscan, Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Near Eastern, Cypriot and prehistoric European material.

Entry is free. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 10 - 4.30 and Sundays 12 - 4. Closed public holidays.

Cycle lane

Getting a bit of negative publicity at the moment are cycle lanes. Here are a few dedicated users in College Street next to Hyde Park.

Extension to Australian Museum

Time for a lunchtime walk - first stop down along William Street is the new extension to the old sandstone Australian Museum.