About us

Museums of History NSW acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands now known as New South Wales.

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.

We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.

These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.

We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

All proceeds from our online and museum shops contribute directly to the funding of Museums of History NSW.

Members get more
Become a member of Museums of History NSW to access fantastic year-round benefits and to celebrate the stories of our people and places. Members enjoy exclusive events, experiences, discounts and priority access to tickets, including a 10% discount at all our retail shops, including online. Don't forget to enter your member discount code at checkout. Click here for more details.

Click & Collect
Please await your Ready for Pickup email to collect your order. Orders are to be collected at the Bullion Store, located at The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The Bullion Store is open Monday to Friday 9am–4pm, and closed on weekends and public holidays.

We do not deliver to PO boxes or Parcel Collect.
If you have used a PO Box or Parcel Collect address on your order, please contact us at shop@mhnsw.au to advise an alternative address as soon as possible.

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To find out more, visit our main website at mhnsw.au.