For those as interested in Sydney's past and present, take a visit to Australia's oldest museum. This unique and diverse institution devotes itself to the natural history and anthropology of Sydney and Australia. The museum opened in 1827 during early settlement and is one of the cities oldest standing buildings. It is housed in a beautiful neoclassical sandstone building and features numerous displays on Australian Aboriginal society and a number of exhibits featuring ancient and modern Aboriginal artefacts. You will be exposed to a range of skeletal remains, animals and aboriginal art. With exhibits for all ages, the Australian Museum is a excellent day out for the whole family, with discovery and interactive areas for the kids and a coffee shop or two for the parents.