Visit to Sydney University

  • 02 Sep 2023
  • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Chau Chak Museum, University of Sydney


VISIT TO SYDNEY UNIVERSITY


Dear members

The AAADA Antique Fair will be held this year at the Great Hall at Sydney University 31st August to 3rdSeptember. In conjunction with the fair please join us for a visit to two other institutions within the university to make a great day out.

Our event is on Saturday 2nd September. Members will be able to visit the fair prior to a 1.00pm start with a visit to the new Chau Chak Wing Museum.  We will tour some of the important exhibitions and then walk over to St Paul’s College for a guided tour of the historic and contemporary buildings, including some important historical items. We will conclude the event with afternoon tea.

Schedule

  • Before 1.00pm: If you wish to visit the Antique Fair prior to our start at 1.00pm, your name/s will be held at the entry desk for admittance. Some of our members have stands and our Society will also have a presence to encourage new membership.
  • 1.00pm: Meet outside the Chau Chak Museum (opposite the Great Hall) and tour the museum’s eclectic collection. The new museum is a combination of the old Nicholson and Macleay museums.
  • 2.15pm: Walk over to St Paul’s through the University grounds (15 mins)
  • 2.30pm: Meet member, Richard Morgan, who will show us around the College, its historical and contemporary buildings and explain some important architectural details and items.
  • 4.00pm: Conclude with an informal afternoon tea.
  • The antique fair closes at 6.00pm if you want to rush back for a last minute purchase!

 

Cost: $40 per member

Please use the Eventbrite link to buy tickets below