Description:
This museum, set around a terrace of four houses built in 1844, is a real highlight of The Rocks area. It provides visitors with the opportunity to explore domestic working-class life from 1844 to 1990. The modest interiors and rear yards illustrate the restrictions of 19th-century inner-city life. The many layers of the paint finishes, wallpapers, and floor coverings that have survived provide a valuable insight into the tastes of the working class. The original brick privies and open laundries are some of the earliest surviving washing and sanitary amenities remaining in the city. There's also a delightful little shop selling cordials, postcards, old-fashioned candies, and knickknacks. Allow 45 minutes.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +61 (0)2 9241 1893
- fax: +61 (0)2 9241 2608
- send email
Address:
- 58-64 Gloucester St
- The Rocks
- Sydney, NSW 2000
Neighborhood:
CBDHours:
- Feb-Dec: Sa-Su 10a-5p, Jan: daily 10a-5p
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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