Customs House Sydney Glass Floor

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Customs house sydney glass floor. Behind the grand walls of customs house lays one sydney s little secrets. Subscribe list an event or business invite a writer write for wn writers other locations. Since opening in 1845 customs house has been the entry point for newly arrived goods people and ideas flowing into sydney. Large building with glass floor model of sydney see 206 traveller reviews 254 candid photos and great deals for sydney australia at tripadvisor.

Customs house sydney is a heritage listed museum space visitor attraction commercial building and performance space located in the circular quay area at 45 alfred street in the sydney central business district in the city of sydney local government area of new south wales australia the building served as a customs house prior to federation and then as the head office of new south wales. For over 150 years customs house played an active role as the primary trade gateway for goods and people flowing into sydney and australia and it continues to thrive in modern day sydney. The customs house is located just outside circular quay station. You get a birds eye view of the sprawling city and can literally walk over the sky scrapers.

Revealing the architectural gems of the house. Displayed under a glass floor near the entrance is a marvellous scale model of sydney. The changing face of customs house. Inside you will find a spectacular circular staircase and also a magnificent 1 500 scale model of sydney s central business district which is viewed from above through a glass floor.

The glass topped model of the city centre in the foyer floor. Climb the helix stairs to the first floor for a bird s eye view. In the 19th and 20th centuries dual role of customs was to raise revenue by taxing trade and to keep society physically and morally isolated from socially. Get them to pose for a photo.

All reviews glass floor circular quay custom house scale model of the city public library british flag impressive building sydney city worth a visit walking tour miniature architecture ferry. Website 61 2 9247 2285. There are also rotating exhibitions on various subjects throughout the year. Sydney customs house 31 alfred st circular quay sydney new south wales 2000 australia.

One of sydney s iconic heritage buildings customs house is open to everyone. While you re there put your friends and family on the map literally. The second floor library which has internet access. A very lovely historical building that has been converted into a multi use development it houses the public library holds some exhibitions has a model of sydney beneath a glass floor on the ground floor and has.