About
The Chau Chak Wing Museum sits on the Camperdown Campus of the University of Sydney, in the inner west of Sydney, New South Wales. It is a university museum that brings together three historic collections under one roof, and it opened in 2020 as Australia's largest university museum.
What you will see
The museum draws on three long-standing collections, which together cover a broad range of material:
- Ancient artifacts, including objects from past civilisations
- Natural specimens, reflecting the university's scientific work
- Cultural objects, gathered across different traditions and periods
Because the displays span such different fields, a visit can move from ancient history to the natural world in a single afternoon, which suits both curious adults and visitors travelling with children.
Planning your visit
The museum is on a working university campus, so it fits naturally into a day of walking around the grounds of one of Sydney's oldest institutions. The surrounding Camperdown area is leafy and student-oriented, with cafés and shops within easy reach, and the campus is well connected to the rest of the city by public transport.
For current opening times, admission details and any changes to exhibitions, it is worth contacting the museum directly by phone on +61 2 9351 2274 before you go. The museum's address is Camperdown Campus, University of Sydney, Sydney NSW 2006, Australia.
Who it suits
The Chau Chak Wing Museum is a good choice for visitors who enjoy collections with a scholarly backbone, and for anyone who wants to see how a university shares its research and heritage with the public. Allow time to wander the campus afterwards, as the setting is as much part of the outing as the displays.