Museums Discovery Centre (MDC)

Museum Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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What to expect

The Museums Discovery Centre is a collaboration between the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Australian Museum, and Sydney Living Museums. It provides a rare opportunity to learn about museum collecting, conservation, and research practices. The centre features permanent exhibitions, including displays of machines, technology, transport, domestic appliances, toys, architecture, design, scientific instruments, and specimens of animals, minerals, and plants. With millions of treasures and hundreds on display, the centre offers a unique experience for visitors

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Museums Discovery Centre to explore its collection of artefacts held in storage

Highlights: We were blown away by the sheer size and scope of the collection, and the kids enjoyed exploring the enormous complex ✨