The Mint

The Mint is a historic building and one of the oldest surviving public buildings in Sydney's central business district. It was originally part of Governor Macquarie's 'Rum' hospital for convicts and later became the first branch of the Royal Mint outside London. The building features classical architectural detailing and contains evidence of colonial building techniques from the convict period. Visitors can explore the rooms and hallways where colonial surgeons and apothecaries once lived and examine the archaeological remains of the Mint in the courtyard and rear buildings. The Mint is home to Museums of History NSW's head office, the Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection, and a café