Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in The Phoenix

"Affectionately known as the MCA, Sydney's Museum of Contemporary Art is one of our absolute favourite places to go - it is just so family-friendly!. While we love their ever-changing schedule of fantastic exhibitions, they also run family tours and kid's activities to introduce mini creatives to art. We recommend Art Safari or Art Baby for a perfect family day at the museum and the Bella Family program for families with special needs."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art holds Australia's premier collection of painting, photography, sculpture and multimedia work by living artists, both international and Australian. Current exhibitions include surveys of the work of Destiny Deacon, Michael Armitage and Shaun Gladwell. The museum occupies the former Maritime Services Board Building, an imposing art deco space completed in 1952."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) houses an ever-changing line-up of thought-provoking exhibitions and events. It showcases contemporary art from both Australian and international artists. Both established and emerging artists are all well represented as the MCA attempts to display the diversity of contemporary art in its various forms."

"A landmark building near Circular Quay, this is the location of the library. It used to be the headquarters of the Customs service and is an impressive building to walk through. One of the best features to check out is a small scale model of Sydney under the glass floor."

"Award winning Pirrama Park in Pyrmont is a stunning Harbour-side green space with exceptional landscaping as the stand-out feature. This popular park is now home to grassy areas, wide walking paths, a large playground, BBQ and picnic facilities, public toilets, and a handful of cafes. The Pirrama Park area used to be a base for the water police, but the site was purchased by the City of Sydney in 2005, and subsequently transformed into a gorgeous Sydney park."

"If your kids love to dig then Pirrama Park in Pyrmont is where you need to head as this Sydney playground has one of the largest sand digging areas across the city. On hot summer days you will love the ocean breeze whilst the kids enjoy the wide-open pathway of water fountains in the water play area. Location: Pirrama Rd, PyrmontParking: yes, but it can be tricky to secure during busy times."

"A 7-acre plot started as a poultry farm turned to be one of the must-visit wildlife parks near Sydney. The Featherdale located inner Western Sydney and a usual tour from Sydney to this wildlife park take 45 mins via M4 to reach. The finest Sydney attraction famous for Koala encounters and no one leaves Featherdale wildlife park without patting a Koala."

"A privately-owned zoo in Doonside, near Blacktown, Featherdale Wildlife Park specialises in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials. Get more info on visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park."

"Seafood is the unofficial cuisine of Sydney, and this sustainable eatery serves up some of the best. Pop online and pre-order the daily catch or some good ol' fashion fish and chips, and pick it up at their Alaskan-inspired log cabin, which the chefs cook over charcoal. If you’re craving something light and fresh, go for the salmon, tuna or sweet prawn poke bowl on a bed of salad or rice."

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