


The ultimate inner-city escape, which you can enjoy in multiple ways. Includes a grand atrium, helix staircase, library, exhibition spaces and fine dining.
Opening hours
Check library and tourist information desk opening hours to plan your visit. Customs House building opening hours are:
Monday to Friday
8am to 12 midnight
Saturday
9am to 12 midnight
Sunday
9am to 5pm
Heritage listed, Customs House continues to be an entry point for people and ideas flowing into Sydney.
Our 2 level library has a multicultural collection of over 50,000 items. Use our relaxed lounge areas to read, chill and recharge. We also have spaces available to study, meet and work.
At our tourist information desk, you can ask about maps, brochures and information about activities to enjoy in the city.
While you’re here, plan your own self-guided walking tour. Some start at Customs House.
Free exhibitions and other events are offered throughout the year.
Features
Attractions included
A spectacular scale model depicts 10 square kilometres of downtown Sydney.Close to transport included
Ferry, train, bus and light rail are on our doorstep.Co-working spaces included
- Shared informal working spaces free on level 1.
- The library has a meeting room for hire.
- Hub Customs House offers workspaces to businesses of all sizes.
Wifi included
Free wifi and public access computers.Atrium included
Workstations on level 2 look out over the sun drenched atrium. Impressive views of the building.Seating included
Relaxed lounge areas with one of Sydney’s largest collections of local and international magazines available to browse.Exhibition spaces included
Restaurants included
On the top level, Cafe Sydney offers a fine dining experience with spectacular harbour views.
Toilets included
Accessibility
Onsite mobility parking not included
Mobility parking within 300m included
1 mobility parking space at 45-54 Pitt Street, Sydney, around 300m from the venue.
Level access entrance included
- 3 steps to front entrance or use 2 ramps with handrails.
- 7 steps to the rear entrance.
Entry door type included
- Manual door for front entrance: open inwards during building opening hours, 1.5 metres wide.
- Automatic sliding door for rear entrance: open 1.5 metres wide.
Floors included
2
Lift included
2
Accessible toilets included
2 - RH and LH on ground floor.Ambulant toilets not included
Changing places facilities not included
Hearing support system not included

What’s On
A year-round program of exhibitions and events.
- Tue24May
What’s On
Developing Sydney: capturing change 1900-1920Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1900 to 1920Customs House Library - Tue24May
What’s On
Adventure Clues: unlock The RocksExplore Australia's most historic area the fun way in a series of fun cryptic cluesCustoms House Square - Tue24May
What’s On
Adventure Clues: Secret SydneyExplore Sydney’s hidden laneways in a series of fun cryptic clues with Adventure CuesCustoms House Square - Tue24May
What’s On
The Customs House SydneyHistoric photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs HouseCustoms House - Wed25May
What’s On
Convicts & crime stories — The Rocks by Journey WalksRediscovering the notorious convict beginnings & colourful criminals of early Sydney through stories, relics & ruinsCustoms House - Sat4Jun
What’s On
AAA Sydney city walkStarting at Customs House, you will discover some of Sydney's CBD architectural masterpieces with a trained AAA guideCustoms House
City model
See the city from a different perspective. Spot the miniature sights you’ve seen or will see in real life.
Handcrafted for over 20 years and regularly updated, the model is even more striking at night when it comes alive with hundreds of fibre-optic lights illuminating the streets.
Climb the helix stairs to the first floor for a bird’s eye view.
Walking tours
Be your own guide. Tours take 1 to 2 hours and include points of interest, detours and museum stops along the way.
Choose 1 of 2 ways to plan your adventure:
- View or download brochures online.
- Download the Culture Walks app to your mobile device.

Experience The City of Forking Paths
Also at Customs House
Libraries
Customs House LibraryRight in the heart of Circular Quay, this contemporary library is a great place to relax, meet friends, read or research. Spans 2 levels of Customs House.Circular QuayCustomer service centres
Tourist information desk at Customs HouseYou can ask about maps, brochures and information on activities to enjoy in the city. Explore events and exhibitions. Use our library and chillout areas.Sydney