Susannah Place Museum

Built in 1844, Susannah Place Museum is a terrace of four houses that incorporates a re-created 1915 corner store.

The museum provides a rare opportunity to explore domestic working class life from 1844 to 1990.

The houses survived largely unchanged through the slum clearances of the early 1900s and the 1970s redevelopment. For nearly 150 years they were home to over a hundred different families.

Today the houses speak of these people and their lives, the evidence is still there. The surviving layers of paint finishes, wallpapers and floor coverings provide a valuable insight into the tastes of the working class.The modest interiors and rear yards illustrate the restrictions of 19th century inner city life.

Visiting the museum

Museum entry is by guided tour only. Tours depart every 30 minutes from 10am, last tour at 4pm (no tour 1.30pm). Tours can be prebooked on T 02 9241 1893. Same day tickets available at the Museum shop subject to availability.

The museum has steep, narrow stairs and low ceiling heights.

Directions

Gloucester Street is divided into two separate streets which can be confusing when trying to find the museum on the map. We suggest that if you are driving to Susannah Place, the best access is via Cumberland Street.

Susannah Place Shop is well worth a visit because it is a recreated 1915 corner store selling authentic goods and wares of this era.

Susannah Place Museum
58-64 Gloucester Street
The Rocks, Sydney NSW 2000
T 02 9241 1893
F 02 9241 2608
TTY Telephone 02 8239 2377

Opening Hours
Open weekends 10am - 5pm
Daily in January & NSW school holidays
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday

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