Self-guided walking meditation

A bustling city location might not seem like an obvious place to meditate, but did you know you can practise mindfulness anywhere?

Walking meditation is a form of meditation in action. It turns an everyday activity, usually performed without thinking, into a focused set of deliberate movements that can help to calm your thoughts and reduce stress.

Drop in between 12 April and 15 June for a free self-guided walking meditation at the Hyde Park Barracks and enjoy a moment of reflection and calm. Open 10am–6pm with last entry at 4.30pm. Closed 18 April (Good Friday).

The meditation will be available for download at the Hyde Park Barracks. Visitors will need to bring their own device and headphones to participate in this activity.

Exhibition

Now showing
Featured exhibition

Hope by Hiromi Tango

Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce a dramatic new art installation by renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango, on display at the Hyde Park Barracks from 12 April 2025

Saturday 12 April
Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000

Hyde Park Barracks

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
  • Wheelchair accessible
Plan your visit
  • 12 April – 15 June 2025

    10am – 6pm, last entry at 4.30pm

Hope program

Hope by Hiromi Tango
12 – 27 April
Workshop

Hope Garden Workshops

Experience the transformative power of art and community with Hope garden

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Saturday 12 April 11am–3pm
Peta Morris Sound Bath for Hiromi Tango's Hope Installation
Various dates, 1 May – 12 June
Workshop

Sound Bath with Peta Morris

Sound bathing is a practice that harnesses the power of sound vibrations to promote wellbeing and relaxation

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Thursday 1 May 6.30pm–7.30pm
Riley Mansfield and Daniel McIntyre laying in the hammocks at Hyde Park Barracks
Various dates, 8 May – 5 June
Workshop

Meditation in the Hammock Room with Rachael Coopes

Meditation is a practice that involves focusing the mind to achieve a state of calm and clarity

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Thursday 8 May 6.30pm–7.30pm
Rachael Coopes
25 May & 1 June
Workshop

Yoga with Rachael Coopes

Looking for a way to integrate stretching, movement and mindfulness into your busy daily life?

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 25 May 10.30am–11.30am
Welcome Choir for the Hope Programs at Hyde Park Barracks
Workshop

The Welcome Choir

The Welcome Choir is a friendly, all-ages, all-abilities choir focused on the uplifting experience of singing together

Queens Square, Macquarie Street Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 15 June 10.30am–12.45pm