Heritage
We manage, maintain and interpret buildings and places of historic importance for the education and enjoyment of the public.
Overview of heritage projects
Statement of significance
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Conservation in action
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Conservation in action: Hyde Park Barracks northern range refurbishment works
In collaboration with experienced heritage consultants and traditional tradespeople, MHNSW is undertaking conservation works to the northern range buildings
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Renewed splendour for the Wentworth Mausoleum
The conservation works to the perimeter fence of the historic Wentworth Mausoleum have been successfully completed
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Meroogal's exterior: A labour of love
After eight weeks of expert knowledge and care, painting works to the exterior of Meroogal have now been completed
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Conservation in action: Meroogal exterior painting
We're working with specialist painters to restore damage and prevent further deterioration to the building
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Conservation in action: Elizabeth Bay House external joinery work
Museums of History NSW is undertaking external joinery conservation works to the front facade thanks to the funds generously donated by our supporters during the 2022 Annual Appeal
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Conservation in action: Rum Hospital's verandah and columns
Structural repairs and conservation of the timber verandah and columns of the former ‘Rum Hospital’.
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Conservation in action: the Vaucluse House turrets
The conservation of the 1830s stone turrets on the west side of Vaucluse House is an impressive example of the continuing use of traditional craftsmanship and local materials
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Conservation in Action: Vaucluse House bush care
The gardens team undertake important work on the ecological restoration and recovery of the Olola Avenue boundary bushland
Heritage stories
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Unloved modern
A meticulously executed conservation and revitalisation project reveals the potential of the much-maligned Nissen hut
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A strong and simple structure: conserving the woolshed
The second phase of a major conservation project on the woolshed at Rouse Hill Estate has seen the rustic 160-year-old structure strengthened and stabilised
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What lies beneath: conservation works
Two conservation projects demonstrate the complex factors to consider when working with heritage buildings
How to manage mould in our homes
Warm wet weather encourages not only plant growth in our gardens but also mould growth in our homes. Thankfully we have the solution
Our historic houses in 3D
A project to capture 3D scans of MHNSW properties will greatly assist conservation work and create exciting new interpretation opportunities far into the future
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Conserving the archive
Supervising conservator Dominique Moussou talks through her work and some of the projects underway in the MHNSW conservation lab
Barcoding our collection
During the 2021 COVID lockdown, a team was busy working behind the scenes to implement technology that will improve how we manage our collections & make them more discoverable for our audiences
Making the Bed at Rouse Hill Estate
While Rouse Hill Estate is temporarily closed to visitors, we are busy behind the scenes inspecting, cleaning and caring for the collection
Collections care in a time of coronavirus
Museum closures earlier this year due to COVID-19 gave Museums of History NSW staff a valuable opportunity to spend even more time caring for our historic houses and their precious and diverse collections.