Sydney

Family-Friendly Museums & Galleries in Sydney (2026 Guide)

Sydney has more family-friendly museums and galleries than most people realise — and a surprising number are completely free. Here’s our guide to the best ones, from dinosaurs and tall ships in the CBD to fire engines in Penrith and ancient mummies at the University of Sydney.

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo Darling Harbour

See the Aussie Big 5 at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

If you’re in Sydney CBD and feel like an animal fix, head to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at Darling Habour. In the heart of the city, you can see the Aussie Big 5 – koala, kangaroo, crocodile, wombat and platypus as well as many other iconic creatures.