Experience art, history and science

Our collections are used for research and educational purposes, but are also open for the public to enjoy. We encourage interested people of all ages to visit and explore them!

With many collections in one place, Macquarie University is an ideal place to see a variety artworks and artefacts up close. Explore history across time and place, and learn something new about our planet and the unique plants and animals we share it with.

Macquarie University Art Gallery

Macquarie University Art Gallery

Our dynamic program of exhibitions engages audiences from all walks of life.

About the Art Gallery
Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies

Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies

Promoting research in the field of Ancient Numismatics to advance the study of Ancient History.

About the ACANS
Macquarie University Biology Discovery Centre

Macquarie University Biology Discovery Centre

Our collection ranges from dinosaurs to the deep sea.

About the Discovery Centre
Macquarie University History Museum

Macquarie University History Museum

Trace the journey of humankind over more than 5000 years on five continents.

Explore history now
The Downing Herbarium

The Downing Herbarium

Discover around 12,000 plant specimens including unique Australian natives.

Visit the Herbarium
The Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie Room

The Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie Room

See the relocated parlour room from the Macquarie estate in Scotland, and select family belongings.

More about the Macquarie Room
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