Museum of Sydney
The Museum of Sydney is located on the corner Phillip Street and Bridge Street. The museum is built on the ruins of Australia's first Government House, the house of Australia's first governor-general, Governor Arthur Phillip. It was built in 1788 and exposed by archaeologists in the 1980s before this museum was built. The museum explores colonial and contemporary Sydney through objects, pictures and digital media techniques. The raised metal lettering of the "Museum of Sydney" sign creates a shadow on the sandstone facade. The "Surf City" banner is for the surfing culture exhibition currently at the museum.
Hi Jim! Did they use the original foundation? Or any of the stone for the museum?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great place J.
ReplyDeleteThis one of the few places I haven't managed to get to while in Sydne, must try next time.. Perfect shadow of the lettering Jim,nice and crisp!
ReplyDeleteAlso like the shadow lettering, always mean to get back in there too.
ReplyDeleteLorac, the building had been demolished in 1846 and built over so its location was forgotten. The foundations have been preserved under the forecourt.
ReplyDeleteI like how museums have cafes with outdoor seating.
ReplyDeleteI love the shadows! Glad you told us what they were - I thought it was another sign!
ReplyDeleteNice shot. Love the shadow letters!
ReplyDeleteNeat when a beautiful building gets reclaimed and it is a good sign.
ReplyDeleteI have always wondered shy are museums will hand exhibit sign sideways up and down rather the normal way of from left to right. Our state museum in Richmond has a cafe where you can eat outside. genie
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was that they liked it so much they named it twice! Love that shadow technique - and with all the sunny days you get it is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI have never been here, top priority whenever I am in Sydney again
ReplyDeleteA must visit, when I travel to Sydney. :D
ReplyDeleteHope to make it inside this museum one day.
ReplyDeleteGreat foundation for creating a strong future for upcoming generations.
ReplyDeleteI, too, like the shadows from the letters. I also like the windows.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great view. Looks really a brilliant place for alot of gathered antics.
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