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
Our dynamic program of exhibitions engages audiences from all walks of life.
About the Art Gallery
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
Our collection ranges from dinosaurs to the deep sea.
About the Discovery Centre
The Gale History Museum
Trace the journey of humankind over more than 5000 years on five continents.
Explore history now
The Downing Herbarium
Discover around 12,000 plant specimens including unique Australian natives.
Visit the Herbarium
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