Explore the past to understand the present

Presenting objects ranging from the prehistoric to the 21st century, Macquarie University History Museum allows you to explore human history.

We are open to the public and enhance the learning experience of our students.

Museum gallery showing display cases and signage

Opened in 2020, the Macquarie University History Museum incorporates the former Museum of Ancient Cultures and Australian History Museum collections and partners with the Australian Centre for Numismatic Studies.

Every Object Tells a Story

29 Oct 2024

Romano-British glass cinerary urn and ritual ash shovel

“Every object tells a story”. It’s a common trope because it's true. Museums, places filled with objects, are therefore full of stories. But whose stories? And, are we telling them r...

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Museum After Dark: a Halloween Special

03 Oct 2024

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Unveiling the Secrets of Ancient Glass: A Collaborative Journey in XRF Spectrometry

27 Sep 2024

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