A new museum at the University of Sydney

Opening 26 August 2020

The Chau Chak Wing Museum will unite the University’s Nicholson, Macleay and University Art collections under one roof, with new research facilities, engaging programs for the public and learning opportunities for students.

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Three artefacts: a ceremonial Polynesian fan, an Egyptian tile depicting man leading a dog, and an intricately lacquered dressing table

We acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land, traditionally the home of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

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27 February 2020

New era for historic Nicholson Museum

After 160 years the University's Nicholson Museum is shutting its doors and moving the collection to the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

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09 December 2019

Sydney's newest museum reaches a major milestone

This morning the University of Sydney held the topping out ceremony for the new Chau Chak Wing Museum, marking a major milestone towards the official opening next year.

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28 November 2019

Detail of painting by Emanuel Phillips Fox.

Gift of Australian paintings from art-loving alumnus

Sixty-three paintings by Australian artists including notable works by Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Roy de Maistre, Ethel Carrick Fox, Emanuel Phillips Fox and Margaret Preston will go on display in the Chau Chak Wing Museum.

Featured image (top of the page): Architects impression of the Chau Chak Wing Museum (Johnson Pilton Walker)

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand and our responsibility to respect and care for country, people and spirit.

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