Chop Sticks, Dim Sum, and a Texas Rose in Asia: Sydney, part II

As a lover of all things museum, while in Sydney I fit in as many as I could. Maybe four museums in one day doesn't sound like a dream to you, but YOU'RE WRONG! Most of the museums I went to had interactive sections, mostly geared towards children, but could be enjoyed by kids of all ages. The Australian Museum basically had an entire floor devoted to hands on activities, including lots of skeletons I (I mean kids) could play with.

The Australian Museum

My personal favorite museum was the Sydney Museum. Located where the original Government House once stood, the Sydney Museum gave a great overarching history of Sydney. The Hyde Park Barracks Museum was another great stop on my museum tour. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this museum highlights the early days of English settlement in Sydney.

Hyde Park Barracks Museum

Interior View of the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, highlighting the evolution of the building

Also in Hyde Park is the stunning ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Memorial. Originally dedicated to those who gave their lives in the First World War, it has since been rededicated to all members of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces.