Major police operation underway as suspicious item is found at Sydney's Jewish Museum

Police have launched a major operation at Sydney's Jewish Museum after a 'suspicious item' was found inside.

Emergency services have swarmed the museum on Darlinghurst Road in Darlinghurst, in Sydney's CBD, after the item was reportedly located on the first floor.

NSW Police confirmed there is 'no threat' but urged the public to avoid the area which has been closed off by the operation.

More to come.

Police have launched a major operation at Sydney's Jewish Museum (stock image) after a 'suspicious item' was found inside