Government House Sydney welcomes visitors to the House and magnificent grounds of one of Australia's oldest buildings.

This winter we are excited to be undertaking significant maintenance and restoration works in the Main Hall. The House will remain open as usual according to the schedule below.

In the Main Hall the portraits and furnishings have been removed, and extensive scaffolding is in place to facilitate the repainting of the walls and ceiling. The painting is a necessary step in preserving this wonderful heritage building and has provided an opportunity to restore the ceiling to its 1879 design, in keeping with the other Staterooms.  

On entry visitors will be able to view signage about this project including an image of the room taken around 1890 which is helping to guide the restoration. Come and see this project as it is underway and then return for the grand reveal!

Other rooms, such as the Inner Hall, Dining Room, Drawing Room and Ballroom are in their usual spectacular condition.

Opening Times

The House is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:30am to 3:00pm with free Guided Tours operating half-hourly [subject to variations listed below].

One Sunday a month the Governor hosts Jazz@theHouse. Find out more here.

The next Jazz@theHouse is Sunday 5 July 2026, with the Corrective Services NSW Band.

Variations:

Saturday, 4 July

Closed

For more information regarding tours and opening times, please contact (02) 9228 4111.

Although guided tours of Government House are free of charge, for security reasons all visitors participating in a guided tour are required to register at the Ticket Office next to the main gate. To register you must present valid identification such as an:

• Australian or  International Passport
• Australian or International Drivers' Licence
• Australian Medicare Card
• Australian Student Card
• Australian Seniors Card
• Australian Proof of Identification Cards
• Australian Birth or Citizenship Certificate

A maximum 20 visitors can be accommodated on each tour. Tickets are allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

All bags must be cloaked at the Ticket Office prior to entry – no bags are allowed inside Government House Sydney.  Luggage/Suitcases cannot be brought to or stored on Government House Sydney property.

Group Bookings

Groups of 10 or more may book a tour by prior arrangement. Please contact us Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm for further information.

Location

Government House Sydney is located inside the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. The nearest gates to Government House are located on Macquarie Street to the left of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. From there it is a short walk to the main gate of Government House.

The nearest train, bus and ferry services are available at Circular Quay (10 minutes’ walk). There is a lift from Circular Quay up to the Cahill Expressway (located at East Circular Quay).  From the Cahill Expressway, access to the Royal Botanic Gardens and Government House can be reached.

Accessibility Information

• There are a couple of steps leading into Government House Sydney
• There is no hand rail but ramps are available on request
• There are a couple of steps and ramps with hand rails from the State Rooms to the Arcade and Eastern Terrace Garden
• Apart from the main entrance and Arcade exit, all State Rooms have level access
• Accessible bathrooms are available
• Disability parking is available. Please contact us during business hours (Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm) before your visit to notify us about your parking needs.

Parking

Other than prearranged disability parking, there is no parking on site for tours or general visits to the grounds.