
Susannah Place
A fascinating historic terrace-house museum in The Rocks, Sydney, rated 4.7 across more than 270 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Susannah Place sits on Gloucester Street in The Rocks, Sydney's historic harbourside precinct beside the Harbour Bridge. A much-loved historic house museum, it offers a genuinely fascinating window into everyday life: a row of preserved 1844 terrace houses telling the real stories of the working-class families who lived there over generations, the kind of intimate, atmospheric heritage experience that brings history to life.
The appeal is that combination of authentic history and intimate storytelling: stepping inside the preserved terraces, with their original details and the personal stories of the families who lived there across nearly 150 years, offers a rare, moving glimpse of everyday life in old Sydney. For history lovers, it's a genuinely special and distinctive museum in the heart of historic The Rocks.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 270 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved attraction. Opening days, admission, guided tours and any special events vary — and a small heritage house museum often runs guided visits on particular days — so it's worth checking current details and booking ahead where needed before you go, then enjoying the history at Susannah Place in The Rocks.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 85
- Popularity
- 74
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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