Susannah Place

Museum · The Rocks

Susannah Place

Museum · The Rocks

58/64 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia

Highlights

Step into Susannah Place in The Rocks for a guided tour through charming 1844 terrace houses, where Sydney's working-class history comes alive.

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"This intimate museum in The Rocks, Sydney’s oldest neighborhood, explores the city’s working-class heritage. Occupying a row of four worn brick terrace houses, built by Irish immigrants in 1844, the museum offers a peek into the lives of more than a hundred families that called Susannah Place home from 1844 to 1990. The small houses—with their tiny backyards, basement kitchens, and outside wash houses—survived plagues, demolitions, and redevelopments. Against a backdrop of recreated interiors, you’ll discover the real stories of those who lived, worked, and played here, like opening a family album." - Sophie Davies

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Chim Onyebilanma

Google

This is a block of 4 houses - a kind of time capsule of how life was over a 100 years ago among the lower working class living in the Rock area of Sydney. A lot of care has been taken to preserve the original as well as recreate what used to be. You get a chance to walk through the living room, and other rooms and because it’s a guided tour you actually get a lot of history and all your questions are answered . And it’s all free. It’s strictly a guided tour and the last one starts at 4:30pm.

Carly Plummer

Google

Have been wanting to come and visit for ages finally was able last week. Highly recommend a visit for tourists or Sydneysiders to get a glimpse into our past and the history of The Rocks. The guide Johanna was knowledgeable and passionate and got the kids in our tour group involved. Also check out The Big Dig right across the road!

Karine T

Google

To visit this historical landmark of The Rocks I recommend booking ahead. In fact you can only see Suzannah's place if you book a tour via the website or on-site as only a few visitors are allowed at one time due to the size of the housing. But you won't regret it as your guide will tell you the stories of the many residents who once lived there, since Suzannah's mum Mary built it in 1844, as well as the improvements brought to these houses over the years. The kids loved the old appliances and the anecdotes!

Glenn Swafford

Google

One of the very best guided museum tours I’ve been on! On a wet Thursday afternoon, I was the only booking for 2.30pm, and yet the tour still went ahead - many thanks to the tour leader. Engaging, informative, thought-provoking. All one could ask for and more. Very highly recommended for all those interested in the history of Sydney, and The Rocks especially, but also for those who would like to hear how this row of houses and others like them were saved from the wrecking ball.

Victor

Google

Built in 1844, Susannah place is a well preserved home providing insight into what life was like during this era. Really makes you appreciate the modern ammenities we have today. Tours run frequently, lasting about 1 hour and are free! Came on a weekday and there were about 6 others on our tour. Tour guide was passionate!

Ashley Florio

Google

We randomly joined the last tour of the day and LOVED it, Russell was an amazing tour guide, super enthusiastic about the history and families which use to live there. A great addition to Sydney’s culture and museums

Donald Griffin

Google

Had a fantastic visit at Susannah Place. The tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, making the history come alive with fascinating stories. Really gained a deeper understanding of the place. Highly recommend this historical gem when in Sydney.

lala

Google

Underrated free 1-hr guided tour! Was transported back to the 1900s.. the tour guide, Ted, like others said is super passionate and shared many lovely & lively stories and information. Do book the tour on their website and be amazed by the tour.