Explore Sydney's newest museum

The University of Sydney and the Chau Chak Wing Museum are committed to looking after the health and safety of our visitors, students and staff.

Admission guidelines

Last updated 23 February 2021

• Limited vehicle access 28 February - 4 March
  Due to the University's Welcome Week celebrations, parking, mobility parking, and passenger drop off and pick up outside the Museum on University Place will not be available from 5pm on Sunday 28 February to 11pm on Thursday 4 March. This applies to all vehicles including tour group buses. 
• The wearing of face masks is encouraged while visiting the Museum
• It is not necessary to pre-book
• Check-in upon arrival by scanning the QR code displayed at the Museum entrance 
• We recommend downloading the Service NSW app in advance. If you do not have the app you will still be able to enter your details on the web form
• If you do not have a smart phone, contact details can be provided to front desk staff
• Please practice social distancing and observe the gallery capacity limits displayed outside each gallery, and make use of the available hand sanitiser 
• Do not attend if you are feeling unwell, have cold or flu symptoms, or have been in close contact of an identified COVID-19 case
• The Museum shop is currently only accepting payment by card 

Opening hours

• Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm
• Thursday, 10am – 9pm
• Saturday to Sunday, 12pm – 4pm

The Museum is closed on all NSW public holidays. 

Features and facilities

• Café on the terrace
  
• Complimentary lockers
• Museum shop 
• Wheelchair accessibility
• Parents room
• Extended hours on Thursday nights (open until 9pm)