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First Government House

The foundations of First Government House lie beneath this forecourt, and can be seen through a glass viewing window.

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Museum of Sydney
Built on the site of the first Government House, erected in 1788 by Governor Arthur Phillip and demolished in 1846. The remains of the building were excavated after rediscovery in 1983 and the original foundations can now be viewed through glass floor panels in the museum. Fascinating changing exhibitions of art and photography, films and state-of-the-art technology spin stories of colonial life, Aboriginal culture, environment, trade, authority / law and everyday dramas and dreams in early Sydney. The Museum of Sydney Cafe, by the museum entrance is not really part of the museum, and is much more a restaurant than a cheap and casual cafe.
Daily (closed Christmas Day and Good Fri)Admission adult AUD 10, child / concessions AUD 5, family AUD 20, members free (run by the Historic Houses Trust) · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
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Captain Arthur Phillip R.N.
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This Way Canteen
Cnr Bridge &, Phillip St
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Edge of the Trees