The Hyde Park Barracks is an important historical site. It has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its significance to Australia’s history. A new museum experience opened at the Hyde Park Barracks in 2020. It aims to show what life was like for people inside the Barracks, but also how the site affected people who lived outside of its walls.
In this site study you will:
explore the Hyde Park Barracks
examine the decisions made by curators and designers in developing the museum experience
consider how their choices shape the way we understand the Barracks’ history and its wider impact
answer questions, listen to audio files and complete activities.
