A short walk from Circular Quay and heading under the Sydney Harbour Bridge you will arrive at the Sydney Observatory located in the gardens of Observatory Hill.
The exhibits and programs at Sydney Observatory reflect the Sydney history of the important site and include Astronomy, Meteorology, Timekeeping and Archaeology.
No matter what your age, there is so much to learn and check out at the Sydney Observatory. You can interactive with some displays, watch fascinating stories, look through telescopes, read old journals and much more!
The exhibits and programs at Sydney Observatory reflect the Sydney history of the important site and include Astronomy, Meteorology, Timekeeping and Archaeology.
No matter what your age, there is so much to learn and check out at the Sydney Observatory. You can interactive with some displays, watch fascinating stories, look through telescopes, read old journals and much more!
View at Observatory Hill
Ellie's Little Opinion (9 Years Old): I thought it was amazing looking through the telescope and being able to see the sun, it was bright red but that's because they have a special filter so we don't burn our eyes. I also liked watching the 3D movie and seeing all the stars, there are just so many out there that we cannot see!
There was lots of cool things to see and I cannot wait to go back one night to check out the stars in the telescope.
There was lots of cool things to see and I cannot wait to go back one night to check out the stars in the telescope.
Looking through the telescope to see the sun.
Alyssa's Little Opinion (6 Years Old): It was so much fun going up the stairs and seeing the big telescope, I was able to look through it and could see the sun , it was really bright and red. I still don't believe I saw the sun!
I also liked playing with the weather app, I was able to click on my birthday and see what the weather was like the day I was born .
I also liked playing with the weather app, I was able to click on my birthday and see what the weather was like the day I was born .
Guest Blogger Mitchell (6 Years Old): I loved the interactive displays especially the weather display which went back to 1800's and told you what the temperature was on each day. I enjoyed it when the dome roof opened and then it turned. I liked watching the displays which showed how the planets revolve around the sun. It was interesting looking into the big telescope and learning how things can show upside down.
Viewing the Weather
Mum's Big Opinion: I liked how you can look at so much history in a modern city setting. I loved looking at the old photographs and diary entries from people who had worked there in the late 1800's and early 1900's and then seeing the same telescopes and instructions on display that they had talked about .
It was also very interesting watching the narration of the Cadi Eora Brirrung Aboriginal tribe and learning about their perspective on how earth was created.
I like how they give adults and kids the opportunity to look through the telescope and see up into the sky. On our to do list, is to return one night to see the stars.
It was also very interesting watching the narration of the Cadi Eora Brirrung Aboriginal tribe and learning about their perspective on how earth was created.
I like how they give adults and kids the opportunity to look through the telescope and see up into the sky. On our to do list, is to return one night to see the stars.
View from the Dome
Key Information:
- Address: 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point, NSW, 2000. PH: (02) 9217 0111
- Opening Hours 10am–5pm daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday holidays, and open 10am to noon on New Year’s Day.
- Cost: The observatory is free to view however there is a charge for the Day telescope/3D theater viewing $10 adult, $8 Kids or $26 Family
- Bookings: Day tours can be arranged on arrival.Bookings are necessary for night sessions.
- Food: There are no cafes or food facilities on site.
- For further information visit their official website. http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au
- Address: 1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point, NSW, 2000. PH: (02) 9217 0111
- Opening Hours 10am–5pm daily except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday holidays, and open 10am to noon on New Year’s Day.
- Cost: The observatory is free to view however there is a charge for the Day telescope/3D theater viewing $10 adult, $8 Kids or $26 Family
- Bookings: Day tours can be arranged on arrival.Bookings are necessary for night sessions.
- Food: There are no cafes or food facilities on site.
- For further information visit their official website. http://www.sydneyobservatory.com.au
