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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.
28 November 2019
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.
17 October 2019
New museum in Sydney: 12 must-see treasures that will be on show
From a mummified cat to a mysterious gold nugget, many of the artefacts destined for Sydney's new museum are gifts from University supporters. Here are 12 donated treasures to see when the Chau Chak Wing Museum opens in 2020.
15 August 2019
Bringing back the colour to Egyptian coffin
Mummy enthusiasts at the University of Sydney have revealed plans to digitally re-colour a 2,600-year-old Egyptian coffin.
06 August 2019
New museum takes shape
Building of the Chau Chak Wing Museum continues, with construction scheduled for completion early next year.
16 July 2018
Work begins on the Chau Chak Wing Museum
The University's new Chau Chak Wing Museum will house collections from the Macleay and Nicholson Museums and University Art Gallery, showcasing some of Australia's most significant works.
03 April 2018
The mummy within: 2500-year old coffin's contents revealed
An excavation of a little-investigated Egyptian coffin from the Nicholson Museum's mummy collection has revealed what is likely the mummified remains of a 26th Dynasty (6th century BC) woman.
23 May 2016
Chau Chak Wing Museum announces Sydney donors and architect
Two of Sydney's most significant arts patrons are donating $1.75 million to the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney.
Featured image (top of page): Chau Chak Wing Museum topping out ceremony, December 2019.