Sydney Opera House is a Modernist house in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and a filming location for Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) and Finding Nemo (2003). Built in 1973, it was designed by Jørn Utzon, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is owned by Government of New South Wales.
Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Verified facts
- Designed by Jørn Utzon
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5536 - Built in 1973
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5536 - Architectural style: Modernist
confidence 75/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5537, SRC-7991, SRC-7992 - Located in Bennelong Point, Sydney, New South Wales
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5536 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (2007); Australian National Heritage List; New South Wales State Heritage Register
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5536, SRC-8032, SRC-8033 - Owned by Government of New South Wales
confidence 85/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5535, SRC-5537, SRC-7993, SRC-7994 - Appeared in Mission: Impossible 2 (movie, 2000)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-5538, SRC-5539, SRC-7995, SRC-7996 - Appeared in Finding Nemo (movie, 2003)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-5540, SRC-5541, SRC-7997, SRC-9756, SRC-9856
Evidence & sources
- SRC-5535 — Sydney Opera House — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5536 — Sydney Opera House — UNESCO World Heritage List (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5537 — Britannica — Sydney Opera House (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5538 — List of Mission: Impossible film locations — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5539 — Sydney movie sites: 5 you may have seen in films — CNN Travel (Tier 2, press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5540 — Finding Nemo — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5541 — Shot on Location — Sydney, Australia (Tier 3, blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5542 — Sydney Opera House — Official site contact (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7991 — Rethinking The Future — UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Sydney Opera House (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7992 — Architecture Lab — Sydney Opera House: An Architecture Landmark (Tier 3, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7993 — Museums of History NSW — Management of the Sydney Opera House (Tier 1, official-government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7994 — Service NSW — NSW Government Directory: Sydney Opera House (Tier 1, official-government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7995 — Mission: Impossible 2 — The Worldwide Guide to Movie Locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7996 — Mission: Impossible 2 — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7997 — The Disney Classics — Pixar Locations In Real Life (Tier 3, fan-blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8032 — Sydney Opera House — Australian Heritage Database (National Heritage List), Dept. of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8033 — Sydney Opera House — Our Story (official site) (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9756 — The Savoy Hotel (Sydney) — Famous Film Locations Near The Savoy Hotel: Hollywood in Sydney (Tier 2, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9856 — University of Delaware Global Blog (sites.udel.edu) — Australia: Sydney Opera House (Tier 2, scholarship; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Building open daily 8:45am-5pm (closed Christmas Day & New Year's Eve). 1-hour guided tours run daily; times vary.
Admission: Guided tour: Adult $50 / Child (5-15) $30 pre-booked (Adult $55 / Child $35 day-of); under 5 free. AUD.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Finding Nemo filmed?
Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, New South Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Finding Nemo. This property has also appeared on screen in Mission: Impossible 2.
Where was Mission: Impossible 2 filmed?
Sydney Opera House, in Sydney, New South Wales, is a real-world filming location used for Mission: Impossible 2. This property has also appeared on screen in Finding Nemo.
Can you visit Sydney Opera House?
Yes — Sydney Opera House is open to the public. Hours: Building open daily 8:45am-5pm (closed Christmas Day & New Year's Eve). 1-hour guided tours run daily; times vary.. Admission: Guided tour: Adult $50 / Child (5-15) $30 pre-booked (Adult $55 / Child $35 day-of); under 5 free. AUD..
Who designed Sydney Opera House?
Sydney Opera House was designed by Jørn Utzon.
Where is Sydney Opera House located?
Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney, New South Wales.