Accessibility

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General information

Contact number

(02) 9298 3777

Travel instructions

Walk: The ANMM is in Darling Harbour, a 15 minute-stroll across Pyrmont Bridge from the centre of Sydney’s CBD, or a 10-minute walk from Sydney Fish Market. Car: Museum visitors get $15 all day validated parking at: Star Casino Car Park, 55 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont (7am - 6.30pm). Wilson Parking, Harbourside Car Park (not Novotel parking), 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. – 100 Murray St, Pyrmont. Remember you must have your parking ticket validated at the museum reception to receive discounted parking. Train: The ANMM is a 20-minute walk from Town Hall Station. You can also connect with the L1 Light Rail at Central Station to arrive just across the road from the museum. Bus: The 389 from Bondi Junction stops at Pyrmont in front of the Star. Ferry: Catch the F4 route from Circular Quay to Pyrmont Bay Wharf, right at the museum. You can also catch other routes to Barangaroo Wharf, a 20-minute walk across Pyrmont Bridge to the museum. Light Rail: Take the L1 light rail from Central Station, or from Dulwich Hill through the inner west, to Pyrmont Bay stop, right across the road from the museum. Alternatively, the L2 and L3 lines stop at the QVB, a 15-minute walk across Pyrmont Bridge to the museum.

Entry instructions

The museum features two main entrances, ensuring accessibility for all visitors. The west-side entrance is a step-free entry directly connected to the sidewalk, providing seamless access. The east-side entrance includes steps, but a wheelchair-accessible ramp is available on the left side of the entrance. Inside, an additional ramp has been designed alongside the stairs to further enhance accessibility. Courtesy wheelchairs are available upon request. Courtesy wheelchairs are available with a photo ID. Pre-booking a wheelchair is essential, please phone 9298 3777.

After entry instructions

There is lift or ramp access to all exhibition spaces within the main building, and to wharves and the viewing platform outside the museum. Unfortunately due to the vessel design and walkways on the vessels, wheelchair access is not available. There are lounge spaces throughout the museum at the Tasman Light gallery, Sydney Harbour gallery, Bamal gallery and Foyer to enjoy rest/take time out during your visit. The cafe at the ANMM is also wheelchair accessible.

Hazards

Unfortunately most of the ANMM bathroom doors are not automatic.

Toilet location

Accessible toilets are located on the museum lower level (accessible by lift and walkway) and in the ground level entry foyer. Unfortunately most of the ANMM bathroom doors are not automatic.

Accessible parking

Two dedicated accessible parking spaces are located outside the main entrance to the museum. To pre-book parking, please call 9298 3777.