Chau Chak Wing Museum

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Migrating Modernism: The Architecture of Harry Seidler

Traces architect Harry Seidler's path from Nazi-occupied Vienna and studies with Gropius and Breuer to a major Australian career, with drawings, models and photographs.

Now showing18 Jul – 26 Apr 2027Free

Fibre Optics: First Nations women in fibre

Celebrates the artistry and technical mastery of First Nations women's fibre works from Arnhem Land, the Torres Strait and Boggabilla, presented as masterworks rather than craft.

Now showing15 Aug – 15 Aug 2027Free

Terraforming: Works from the Gene & Brian Sherman Collection

Six pioneering Chinese contemporary artists, including Ai Weiwei and Xu Bing, who reshaped China's creative landscape after 1976, from the Sherman family's collection.

Now showing15 Aug – 15 Aug 2027Free

Tracey Moffatt: Sorted – a look at her Archive

The first archive of its kind donated to an Australian museum, tracing photographer and filmmaker Tracey Moffatt's career since 1985 through photo series, films and ephemera.

Now showing22 Aug – 22 Aug 2027Free

Permanent Collections

Macleay Collections: Natural History, Ethnography & Photography

Australia's oldest natural history collection, built from Alexander Macleay's cabinets, spanning Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific ethnography, historic photography and scientific instruments.

Permanent collectionFree

Nicholson Collection: Antiquities of Egypt, Greece and Rome

The largest antiquities collection in the Southern Hemisphere: nearly 30,000 Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Cypriot and Middle Eastern artefacts spanning over 10,000 years, founded by Sir Charles Nicholson in 1860.

Permanent collectionFree

University Art Collection

Over 10,000 works from colonial times to today, with strengths in Australian and Indigenous painting including Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, Margaret Preston, Daniel Boyd and Christian Thompson.

Permanent collectionFree

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White Rabbit Gallery

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Carriageworks

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4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art

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Visitor Information

Is Chau Chak Wing Museum free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Chau Chak Wing Museum is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Chau Chak Wing Museum?

Chau Chak Wing Museum is open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm. Free entry, no booking required. Closed NSW public holidays and 21 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Chau Chak Wing Museum?

Chau Chak Wing Museum is located at University Place, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia, in the Camperdown area of Sydney. The nearest stations are Redfern Station and Central Station.

What can I see at Chau Chak Wing Museum?

University of Sydney's museum uniting antiquities, natural history and art under one Gadigal-land roof. Current highlights include Fibre Optics: First Nations women in fibre, Tracey Moffatt: Sorted – a look at her Archive and Macleay Collections: Natural History, Ethnography & Photography.

Do I need to book Chau Chak Wing Museum in advance?

Chau Chak Wing Museum is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Chau Chak Wing Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.