The Museum of Freemasonry

Peek into the mysteries of Freemasonry and discover an ancient yet timeless system of morality and symbols.

Located in downtown Sydney, Australia, the Museum of Freemasonry hosts a collection of artifacts, clothing, jewelery, glass, ceramics, paintings, books, records and other memorabilia relating to Freemasonry spanning centuries. Visit the archives, museum, gallery, and library of the Freemasons of Australia.

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Cases of Displays inside the Museum of Freemasonry in Sydney

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The Museum is open for general entry, Monday to Friday only, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. General entry is free.

The Museum of Freemasonry contains an extensive collection of objects with Masonic decoration including pottery and porcelain, glassware, silver, furniture and clocks, jewels and regalia. Items belonging to famous Freemasons are also on display.

Self conducted tours on your phone using the embedded QR codes at the exhibits or download the guided audio tour. Staff are available to answer questions.

Guided tours are also available (see below).

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Winding Staircase inside the Museum of Freemasonry in Sydney

Guided Tours

Guided tours are available:

  • Guided tours are availible on Wednesdays at 11:00 am
  • Tours may be schedule at other times with enough notice
  • Bookings required for minimum 2 people
  • Schedule your guided your at least 24 hours in advnace to ensure a guide is availiable
  • Guided tours are $20 per person
  • A guided tour includes additional areas of the museum not available for general entry with an experienced guide explaining some insights into Freemasonry and its history.
  • Every booked tour includes a small souvenier
  • For special group arrangements can be made outside these hours, please contact the curator of the Museum for enquiries and availability.
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Online Virtual Tour

Unable to visit in person? Take a virtual tour and explore around the museum from where ever you are.

The Virtual Tour covers every room on the museum level, even those areas normally closed to the public.

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Lodge Room 5 inside the Museum of Freemasonry in Sydney

Our Exhibits

To help promote knowledge, appreciation and understanding about Freemasonry through history. To inform, arouse curiosity, promote learning and highlight our Masonic heritage and cultural identity. The contribution to society through unspoken and invisible acts of helping others.

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Help promote knowledge, appreciation and understanding about Freemasonry through history. To inform, arouse curiosity, promote learning and highlight our Masonic heritage and cultural identity. The contribution to society through unspoken and invisible acts of helping others.

The Museum of Freemasonry comprises the Museum, Archives and Library of the Freemasons of NSW and the ACT. The Museum is a registered charity and has Deductible Gift Recipient status. We are happy to accept donations to assist in its work. Donations may be tax deductible

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