The Australian Museum is located at the edge of the city, in the inner city suburb of Darlinghurst. The Barnet Wing was opened in 1868, designed by colonial architect Alexander Dawson in the Neo Classicism architectural style. It features the main entrance of the museum from College Street, opposite Hyde Park. It was an extension of the Lewis Wing built in 1852 in William Street.
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Museum always look grand. They are also great place to discover the past.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful museum and a marvelous capture as always! And, as always, you do have beautiful blue skies! Enjoy your week, Jim!
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Old buildings are the best, wish we had more.
ReplyDeleteThe museum looked so beautiful just from the outside. I bet there's more beautiful stuff inside.
ReplyDeleteMuseum is always my favorite place to go. The design of the structure is classic and graceful. Beautiful photo. Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteLooks grand and imposing..
ReplyDeletethe museum is beautiful, really. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame .. I live in Australia, have visited Sydney but have never been to this Museum.
ReplyDeleteWe think of museums as old buildings for old stuff, but when it opened it was a new building! Quite a contrast in styles with the Maritime Museum.
ReplyDeleteA very stately building. Nice composition Jim.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is a lovely capture! Love the photo.
ReplyDeleteReally, it's that old? I love the Australian Museum!
ReplyDeleteDina, it surprised me too how old this museum is.
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