Archibald Fountain Monument

Address: Between Elizabeth Street and Park Street, Sydney (in Hyde Park)

Hours: Public park, open daily

Admission: Free (park), fountain on public display

The Archibald Fountain is a prominent public fountain in the northern section of Hyde Park, Sydney, gifted to the city by J. F. Archibald and executed by French sculptor François Sicard. It was unveiled in 1932 and is a well-known civic landmark.

The fountain features classical bronze figures set on a raised pool and marble plinths, offering a formal, sculptural centerpiece in the park. It is a regular destination for visitors to Hyde Park and is frequently photographed with St Mary’s Cathedral visible nearby.

Commissioned by J. F. Archibald to commemorate the association between Australia and France in World War I, the work was produced in France and installed in Sydney in the early 1930s. Since its unveiling it has been maintained as a civic artwork and focal point within the park.

Sited in Hyde Park North in central Sydney, the fountain sits near Elizabeth Street and close to St Mary’s Cathedral, within easy walking distance of the central business district.

• Origins: unveiled in 1932, it was a gift from newspaper proprietor J. F. Archibald and was created by French sculptor François Sicard.
• Location tip: located in the northern section of Hyde Park, it is close to St Mary’s Cathedral and visible from Elizabeth Street.

Situated in Hyde Park near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Park Street, Sydney. Easily reachable on foot from Martin Place or St James train stations; several bus routes run along Elizabeth Street.

• Visit early morning to see the fountain's bronze figures in soft light and before park joggers multiply.
• Combine with a walk through Hyde Park and the Australian War Memorial for a fuller city stroll.