Things to Do in Sydney - Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

One of the things I just love about Sydney is that there is a whole lot to do that costs very little. We spent the entire day out for $7.50. Love it!


How did we do that....well, lucky for us, it was Sunday which means Family Funday Sunday in Sydneytown. For $2.50 you can catch a Train, Bus and Ferry just about anywhere in the city which I find relaxing and definitely saves the hassle of parking.

Knowing how much the kids enjoy modern art, I decided to take them to MCA for their first visit. Based at The Rocks it is easy to access and of course, free to enter.


The kids were most excited about the exhibits blend of technology and creativity as well as the interactive nature of the pieces.


"Recorders" is the first solo exhibit in Australia by the world famous, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer. Here we are in The Pulse Room.

The Pulse Room - Pat is transferring his pulse to the light bulb.

The pulses from previous people - it was fascinating to see at how many different rates the bulbs pulsed.

People On People

"Microphones" - This was my favourite exhibit. After you speak into the vintage microphone, the previous persons voice is immediately played back. We had a load of fun here.

                   

At this exhibit, your pulse is recorded then imprinted on the wall. The wall displays the previous 10,000 or so participants imprints....pretty cool.


There were many other fascinating exhibits including "Tape Recorders" which was favourite for my kids. Mechanised tape measures sense your presence and immediately start to  go upwards until 3m when it crashes to the floor, recoils and starts again.


I cannot wait to visit MCA again and take the other kids.