Great Hall of the University of Sydney

The Great Hall features a hammerbeam roof structure with 12 carved wooden figures representing different academic disciplines within the arts and sciences.

Edmund Thomas Blacket designed this hall in 1854, and its construction finished in 1859 with an opening marked by a grand music festival.

The hall contains a von Beckerath organ installed in 1972, comprising 54 stops, 79 ranks, and more than 4000 pipes integrated into the architecture.

Located in the Main Quadrangle of Camperdown campus, the hall serves as a venue for graduation ceremonies, conferences, recitals, and formal dinners.

The marble flooring mirrors Westminster Hall in London, while Sydney sandstone forms the walls, incorporating stained glass windows and gables.

Location: New South Wales

Part of: University of Sydney

Website: https://sydney.edu.au/engage/visit/places-of-interest/great-hall.html

GPS coordinates: -33.88540,151.18900

Latest update: March 24, 2025 23:46