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Welcome to Corps of Guides Victoria Barracks

Are you interested in the military history of New South Wales? Why not come and get a free guided tour of the Victoria Barracks in Paddington from the Corps of Guides.

Tours take place every Thursday from 10am to 12pm, from February through to November.

Entry is via the Pass Office on Moore Park Road . You will need photo identification to be issued with a Visitor’s Pass.

Bookings with Victoria Barracks Corps of Guides can be made via email at [email protected] or by calling (02) 8222 9969 .

Army Museum NSW

You can also visit the Army Museum NSW at the same location.

Open Thursday from 10am to 2pm, and the first Sunday of the month 10am to 3pm. 

Entry is via the Pass Office on Moore Park Road . You will need photo identification to be issued with a Visitor’s Pass. Call 02 83356610  for more information.

Where to Find Us

• Address: Corps of Guides, Victoria Barracks, 34A Moore Park Road, Paddington, NSW 2021
• Tel: 02 8222 9969
• Email: [email protected]
• Tours: Thursdy 10am - 12pm

Australian Army Museum of New South Wales

The Australian Army Museum of NSW (AAMNSW) was founded in 1977. It is housed in what was the gaol complex of Victoria Barracks.  The Victoria Barracks complex dates from its first occupation in 1848, and is one of the finest examples of British colonial military architecture of the Victoria era, in the Southern Hemisphere.

The museum’s extensive collection spans 4 centuries of military history pertaining to Sydney, New South Wales and Australia. From the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to the most recent campaigns of the 21 st Century. For medal buffs the collection is a ‘must see’ and includes 3 Victoria Crosses. Allow at least 30 minutes to explore the museum and gaol cells. Many visitors spend considerable time more.

Bookings are essential for groups over 10 visitors. The Barracks is a high security area and photo ID is needed to gain entry, via the Pass Office on Moore Park Road.

For visitors attending on a Thursday, the Barracks has an onsite café. Great for morning tea or lunch between the guided tour and the museum visit.

Opening days/hours:  The museum is programmed to open Early to Mid-February 2022, subject to command approval and any COVID-19 restrictions that could be in place in February. For updated opening dates either return to this site of visit   www.armymuseumnsw.com.au

The museum apologise for any inconvenience. When we reopen you will experience a new and more exciting museum. further notice

A free 2 hour walking tour of the barracks is conducted as part of the ‘Victoria Barracks Experience’ by the Corps of Guides. For this tour visitors must be at the Pass Office entry point at the rear of  Victoria Barracks, off Moore Park Road, Paddington, by 9:30AM. Photo ID is required. NOTE: No entry to the  barracks is possible from Oxford Street. It is recommended that visitors use public transport, buses depart corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Street Routes (consult Sydney Buses website)  and go up Oxford Street and along Flinders Street. Alight on the corner of Flinders and South Dowling Street, 100m walk to barracks entry via the Pass Office off Moore Park Road. Street parking is very limited. There is no public parking onsite. Nearest public parking is at FOXTEL Studios (500m).

Address: Australian Army Museum of New South Wales, Victoria Barracks, Paddington, Sydney. Museum entrance off Moore Park Road, via Pass Office.

Phone: (02) 8222 9004. The phone is only manned Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first Sunday of the month. The phone has facilities to leave messages, alternatively email your questions.

Opening days/hours: Thursday 10AM-2PM. First Sunday of the month 10AM-2PM. A free 2 hour walking tour of the barracks is conducted as part of the ‘Victoria Barracks Experience’ by the Corps of Guides. For this tour visitors must be at the Pass Office entry point at the rear of  Victoria Barracks, off Moore Park Road, Paddington, by 9:30AM. Photo ID is required. NOTE: No entry to the  barracks is possible from Oxford Street. It is recommended that visitors use public transport, buses depart corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Street Routes (consult Sydney Buses website)  and go up Oxford Street and along Flinders Street. Alight on the corner of Flinders and South Dowling Street, 100m walk to barracks entry via the Pass Office off Moore Park Road. Street parking is very limited. There is no public parking onsite. Nearest public parking is at FOXTEL Studios (500m).

Contact & Visit

(02) 8222 9004

MUSEUM ENTRY FEE: $5.00 per person for visitors 18+. Children free. ADF members free. CORPS OF GUIDES WALKING TOUR: Free.

Army Museum South Queensland

The Army Museum South Queensland relates to all Corps and Units in South Queensland. The museum collects, conserves and interprets military history from colonial times to current campaigns.

The museum is located in Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, the oldest existing military barracks in the state. The barracks dates from 1864 and is a heritage-listed site containing many reminders of early life in the colony and classic examples of 19th century barracks architecture. The barracks is still in use today as a Defence site.

Special interest themed exhibitions are changed annually and are mounted in the 1864 Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess.

Donations of memorabilia and historical artefacts are gratefully accepted in accordance with the museum’s collection policy.  

The museum relies heavily on the efforts of volunteers. Please contact the museum for further information.

Opening hours

Barracks tours are conducted from 9.30 am to 12.15 pm on Wednesdays (except 3rd Wednesday of the month).

The museum is closed from mid-December to the end of February. 

The museum conducts barracks tours which include exhibition viewing, historic presentations, a light morning tea, a guided tour, and a souvenir booklet. Tours of up to 40 people are welcome. Free on-site visitor parking is available for the duration of tour. Online bookings are essential.

Entry requirements

There are security restrictions that govern access to the museum

• Adults are required to provide their full name, driver's licence number and contact phone number one week in advance. The names of all children will also need to be provided.
• Visitors will be issued a temporary Visitor’s Pass upon arrival and adults will need to present photo ID (government issued).

Visit the  website  for more information about displays, tours and visitor information. 

• Victoria Barracks, Petrie Terrace QLD, Australia
• Wed 9.30am – 12.30pm; bookings essential
• https://www.armymuseumsouthqueensland.com.au/
• 07 3903 0106 or 0429 954 663

Army Museum South Queensland, Victoria Barracks Brisbane

Army Museum South Queensland is a heritage-listed site containing many reminders of early life in the Colony of Queensland and the early days of the Commonwealth.

Established in 1984 this museum collects, preserves and exhibits the history of British, Colonial Armies and the Australian Army in South Queensland from 1864 to the present.

Although the buildings in the historic precinct on Petrie Terrace — which includes Victoria Barracks — date from 1864, the majority were built just before or just after Federation.

The Barracks is still in use today as a Tri-Service institution.

The Army Museum South Queensland is part of the Australian Army History Unit. It is the official Army-sponsored Museum in South Queensland related to all the corps and units in South Queensland.

The site also contains Queensland’s oldest tennis court.

Admission is free and includes a guided barracks tour, the current exhibition, morning tea, a souvenir booklet and a group photo.

Bookings are essential. Email: [email protected]

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Victoria Barracks

Victoria Barracks is an Australian army base located in Sydney , and one of the best displays of military architecture across the country. Interestingly, the barracks were designed by Lt-Col George Barney, the man behind the spectacular design of the popular attraction, Fort Denison .

Most of the construction of the barracks was done using sandstone that was obtained locally; lasting between 1841 and 1849.

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The heritage-listed site is home to one of the most important groups of Edwardian military buildings, as well as the Army Museum of New South Wales. The Army Museum, which is open to the public, is housed in the original Military Prison built in 1847. The 25-cell prison features different collections and memorabilia from the colonial era through the various wars. This is a fascinating way to learn more about the country’s military past, as well as to honour the memories of departed soldiers.

Look out for collections from three crucial wars; including the Boer War, World War 1 and World War 2. You will also come across different medals; such as the Military Crosses, the Campaign medals, as well as Royal Honours.

A tour of the barracks is not complete without learning about the ghost who haunts the prison. It is believed that the ghost of Charlie the Redcoat, who met his death during incarceration, roams the prison!

Tours of the Army Museum at Victoria Barracks are led by the Corps of Guides once a week, as the museum is only open on Thursdays from 10am to 12:30pm. For those who would like a weekend tour, it is advisable to make bookings for the first Sunday of the month when the museum is open between 10am and 3:30pm – by appointment only.

Other attractions close to Victoria Barracks include the Sydney Cricket Ground , the Sydney Football Stadium, as well as Moore Park .

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A manicured vision from the peak of the British Empire (built 1841 to 1848), these Georgian army barracks have been called the finest of their kind in the colonies. It's still an active army base, so entry is only possible on a free guided tour. You'll usually see a marching band perform (weather permitting) and can visit the on-site Army Museum of NSW (www.armymuseumnsw.com.au; $5). Ring ahead and take photo ID; enter via the Moore Park Road gate.

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  Opening Times

Except on public holidays, the museum is open every Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on the third Sunday of the month.

Location and Entry

The museum is located at Victoria Barracks, Paddington and  all visitors must enter via the Pass Office in Moore Park Rd,  about 100 metres east of the intersection with Greens Rd.

Photo identification for adults will be required for entry to the Barracks and children must be accompanied by adult.

Museum Entry Fee

The entry fee to the museum is $5.00 per person, although school-age children and younger are admitted free of charge.

Public Transport

For bus services from the Sydney CBD, the nearest stops to Victoria Barracks are at:

Flinders St before South Dowling St, Darlinghurst; and Oxford St at Glenmore Rd, Paddington.

For bus services from the eastern suburbs, the nearest stops are:

Flinders St before Albion St, Surry Hills; and Oxford St opp Hopewell St, Paddington.

Please   CLICK HERE   to plan a trip by public transport.

Victoria Barracks Tour with the RAHS

5 Aug 2017 | History Week 2017 | 2 comments

Join the Royal Australian Historical Society  (RAHS) and take a walking tour of Victoria Barracks. Victoria Barracks is one of the best-known examples of military architecture in Australia. The walking tour will be followed by a visit to the Barracks’ Museum.

Those wishing to attend this event should assemble at the entrance to the Barracks, in Moore Park Road near the new Guardhouse, at 9.20 for a 9.30 start.

This event requires those wishing to attend to RSVP no later than two weeks prior to the event as the RAHS has to provide a list of attendees, with ID, 2 weeks before the visit.

When: Thursday 7 September 2017, 9:30am Where:  Victoria Barracks, Moore Park Road, Paddington Cost: $5 – book online. Contact:   [email protected] or 02 9247 8001 Hosted by  Royal Australian Historical Society

Image: Men of the 50th Regiment at Victoria Barracks c1870, courtesy State Library of New South Wales

Hi John – pls contact the organiser at Victoria Barracks. We are just promoting the event.

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Victoria Barracks in Paddington, built in 1841, was the third barracks built to accommodate military personnel in colonial Sydney. Having initially housed British regiments, it became home to colonial New South Wales units. Built using Hawkesbury sandstone and by both convict labour and contracted stonemasons, the base contains some of the most historically important colonial buildings in Australia and was heritage listed in 2004. During the Great Depression (1931-36) the base housed the Royal Military College. Victoria Barracks Sydney continues to be an important military base and is home to Army Head Quarters, Forces Command. The onsite Museum offers tours and has a prominent public profile.

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Victoria Barracks Sydney (VBS) is located on a 12.5 hectare significant heritage site located between Oxford Street and Moore Park Road in Paddington. VBS is a high profile Army Base providing working accommodation for Resident Units. There is a Shuttle bus service that provides a link between VBS, Defence Plaza Sydney and the Naval Base at Garden Island. There is also a Public bus service that services the City to Bondi route along Oxford Street at regular intervals.

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For Group Tours ,  email Liz at [email protected] u   or  call   (03) 5258 1488   or   0458551709 (bus. hrs only)

(Please note that the office is unattended on the weekends, leave a message and Liz will get back to you asap)

For Group Tours ,  email Liz   at [email protected] u   or  call  (03) 5258 1488 or                   0458551709 (bus. hrs only)

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For more Tour Information

  Email Liz at  [email protected]  

Coastal Fortress and Museum

1 King St., Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia  

Email : [email protected]    

Phone :  (03) 5258 1488 or 0458551709 (bus. hrs only)

Email : [email protected] Phone :  (03) 5258 1488 or                        0458551709 (bus. hrs only)

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