Must-see attractions in Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

  • Whiteley Studio, Surrey Hills.

    Brett Whiteley Studio

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Acclaimed local artist Brett Whiteley (1939–1992) lived fast and without restraint. Many of his multimillion-dollar paintings were created in this hard-to…

  • Sydney Jewish Museum

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    One of Sydney's best museums revolves around a detailed and expertly curated exhibition on the Holocaust, with sobering personal testimonies and moving…

  • Australian Museum

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Closed for renovation at the time of research, this wonderful institution plans to reopen in mid-2020. Australia's first museum was established just 40…

  • APY Gallery

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Owned and governed by Anangu elders of the APY Art Centre Collective, this gallery is a fantastic place to check out the cutting edge of contemporary…

  • Green Park

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Once the residence of Alexander Green, hangman of Darlinghurst Gaol, Green Park is a cheery space during the day, but as the many syringe-disposal bins…

  • National Art School

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Until 1912 these sandstone buildings were Darlinghurst Gaol: writer Henry Lawson was repeatedly incarcerated here for debt (he called the place …

  • Rainbow Crossing

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    Unveiled just in time to celebrate 2019's Mardi Gras, Sydney’s proud arching rainbow crossing is the result of a six-year global campaign to reinstate the…

  • Taylor Square

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    You know it’s been a rough night if you wake up in Taylor Sq – a vaguely defined paved area straddling the gay hub of Oxford St. The rainbow flag flies…

  • St John’s Church

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This lovely neo-Gothic sandstone church (1858) makes for a hushed escape from the urban jangle of Darlinghurst Rd. There's some fine stained glass; the…

  • Australian Design Centre

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    The non-profit Australian Design Centre has a gallery, Object, that presents innovative exhibitions of new craft and design from Australia and overseas…

  • Australian Centre for Photography

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    The nonprofit ACP exhibits photographic gems from renowned Sydney and international photographers. It’s particularly passionate about photomedia, video…

  • Black Eye Gallery

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This attractive rectangular space is run by a photographer and dedicated to contemporary camerawork. It's well worth a look; there have been some really…

  • Surry Hills Library

    Surry Hills & Darlinghurst

    This beautiful modern library and community centre is sustainably built and on a busy Surry Hills corner. Libraries are cool again and locals have taken…

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