Macquarie University History Museum

Exploring the ancient roots of modern civilisation

Our museum traces the journey of humankind over more than 5000 years on five continents.

The Museum is open to the public, 10am–5pm, Monday-Friday (closed on public holidays)

By merging Australian history and ancient culture collections under one roof, we have created a cultural hub that is exciting and unique. With more than 18,000 objects, we trace world history from early settlement in Australia around 65,000 BCE through ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to the 20th and 21st Centuries.

Located within Macquarie University's new purpose-built Arts Precinct, we are deeply embedded in the academic research and teaching of our leading historians.