SYDNEY’S HISTORIC BUILDINGS OPEN THEIR DOORS

More than 50 of Sydney’s most historic and architecturally inspiring buildings will be open to the public when Sydney Open returns in November. Presented by Sydney Living Museums, the annual gives Sydneysiders and visitors an opportunity to enjoy behind-the-scenes access to some of the city’s best loved or hidden architectural gems.

This event will focus on buildings across the CBD as well as the thriving Ultimo and Chippendale precincts, with some of the latest award-winning architecture on the program.

First time buildings on the program include some of University of Technology Sydney’s award-winning sites including the new Science Faculty building. In neighbouring Chippendale, visitors can discover the adaptive conversion of the iconic old Clare Hotel and former Carlton & United Breweries administration building.

Across the CBD, landmark buildings and Sydney Open favourites on the program include Australia Square, AMP Building, 50 Martin Place, 8 Chifley, MLC Centre, Reserve Bank of Australia and Sydney Opera House. The colonial architecture lining Macquarie Street including Hyde Park Barracks, St James’ Church, Sydney Hospital, Parliament House and State Library of NSW. Further south, there’s St Mary’s Cathedral and Bell Tower, Sydney Town Hall, Sydney Grammar School, Sydney Masonic Centre, the tunnels under St James Station and the Central Station Clock Tower.

Sydney Open tickets will go on sale on 23 September. For further information visit slm.is/open