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An elegant, Georgian building designed by the convict architect, Francis Greenway, Hyde Park Barracks is located in one of Sydney's most historic precincts. Until 1848, it provided accommodation for convicts but has since had many occupants becoming sequentially an Immigration Depot for Irish orphans and unprotected females, an Asylum and law courts. The sensitive interpretation acknowledges these various, historical usages while a new exhibition on convicts has opened recently. The shop and Barracks Café complement the visitation experience. Admission is AUD7 for Adults, AUD3 children, concession AUD3 and family AUD17.
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Convict HulksDec 11th, 2008 to May 30th, 2010
9:30PM
Go on a trip to the rugged and harsh realities of life and experience first-hand view of shacks, punishment chambers and sights and sounds from the lives of convicts. Far away from the worldly charms, afloat ships that were converted into human holding cells, the British had held prisoners in ships to accommodate its overflowing capacity of inmates in its prisons. Get insights into their lives and view artefact's recovered from the ship Dromedary.
Irish Orphan Girls
Dec 11th, 2008 to Oct 30th, 2010
9:30PM
A reminiscence to the ill-fated emigration plan that brought over four thousand young Irish girls to Australia in search of employment and to rid themselves of poverty, the Irish Orphan Girls collection traces back to the origin of this movement and follows up on their turmoil. A number of them were lodged at Hyde Park barracks and the incident has gone down in history that brings back memories of Ireland's battle against famine, extreme poverty and about finding solace ashore foreign seas.
Convicts, Catholics and St Mary's
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
This exhibit features artifacts from the early days of Catholicism in the area and explores the relationship between the church and the people who called the island home. It is an excellent analysis of the factors that make New South Wales what it is today.
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Great history including rats!
It was wonderful to see historic buildings used for several purposes. Walking through the three stor...
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Early colonial history in the centre of Sydey.
Very interesting way to spend an hour (or two). Not much in the way of interactive exhibits, but th...
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