Visit

Experience history with us

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

Upcoming museum closure dates:

Wednesday 28 October from 10am-1pm we will be closed while we install a prop for our upcoming event Museum After Dark: Monstrous! We will reopen at 1pm.

Thursday 29 October we will close at 1pm as we prepare for our event Museum After Dark: Monstrous! The event commences from 5pm, and there will be after hours access to the gallery for registered guests. You can register for the event here: https://event.mq.edu.au/museum-after-dark-2026/registration

Friday 30 October there may be some disruption to access as materials from the event are being packed down. Please call 0298509263 to confirm access.

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.