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Experience history with us

The Museum is open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays).

Upcoming museum closure dates:

Tuesday 24 November we will be closed for the installation an automated entry door. This is an eagerly awaited accessibility improvement, that will improve our visitor experience. We expect to reopen on Wednesday 25 November.

Please check this website for future updates about the completion of this important work.

If you would like to make a group booking, please contact ghm@mq.edu.au

Location

The Museum is located on Macquarie University's Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde, on the ground floor of the Arts Precinct at 25C Wally's Walk. Please refer to P-12 on the Campus Map.


The nearest parking is available in Macquarie University's West 3 Carpark, adjacent to the building (entry via Western Road off of Macquarie Walk). Parking is managed by Macquarie University and you can learn more about parking options and rates on their website.

If you are travelling to visit us in a chartered bus or coach, you will need to be dropped off outside of the West 3 carpark. The drop-off point is a short (230m) walk from our building entrance.

View the walking direction on Google Maps.

The Gale History Museum is conveniently located for public transport, a short walk from the Macquarie University Metro station. Please use the Transport NSW Trip Planner to help you find your way.

Contact us

The Gale History Museum at Macquarie University
25C Wally’s Walk
Macquarie University NSW 2109

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