History

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree visual experience depicting Australia’s unique flora and fauna

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.

Go where the locals go

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.

Explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore told through the lens of photographer Natalie Grono.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: an immersive exhibit

Dive into photos and stories from this defining moment in Aboriginal activism.

Go where the locals go

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

Go where the locals go

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

2.5-hour sightseeing guided bus tour.

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.

A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.

Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home

An important talk by Dr Chris Pepin-Neff paying special attention to the violence against homosexuals between 1933-1945.

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.

Explore how the turning point in history fuelled climate change.

Pavilions, punchlines, and pandemonium

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of art deco in this four-part lecture series led by Claudia Chan Shaw.

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.

The Free Sydney History Walking Tour takes locals and tourists on a narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD.

Strikes! Riots! High school rebellions! Aboriginal resistance! Join us for a celebration of Sydney's radical history.

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

Climb the bell tower and see the 54 bells of the University of Sydney’s historic carillon.

Come along for an informative tour that delves into the heritage fabric of some of Sydney's most historical suburbs

Hit the ground running with this super immersive and inspiring introduction to the worlds most beautiful city

Athenian Democracy – its evolution, values and modern relevance

Join landscape architect, horticulturist and historian Stuart Read for a lecture at History House.

Be part of the conversation to consider changes in the museum sector since the 1933 Carnegie Report.

Unpack language, culture and power with linguist John McWhorter in a conversation with host Nick Enfield.

Come hear historical true crime and dark tales of this famous street

Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs

In conversation with Professor Clare Wright OAM

From Egypt to South Australia, this captivating novel is about one soldier's courageous journey 'home'.

Sport for Jove and Seymour Centre present Shakespeare & Marlowe’s history cycle, adapted and directed by Damien Ryan

Explore the shift from coal to clean energy through museum objects and early electric vehicles to modern sustainability.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility at Waverley Library

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces

Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love

Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.

The notorious story of glamour, gangsters, showgirls, bohemia, cut-throats, corruption, clubs, neon, murder & mystery

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Commemoration Service

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War