History

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects

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

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

A slide night on steroids celebrating the grit and glamour of Sydney’s infamous red-light district

An exhibition featuring posters, magazines and other printed material created by Second World War prisoners of war

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

Go where the locals go

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

Join us for a wild ride at Gallop Through The Ages - celebrating the evolution of the artistic depictions of horses!

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

Discover how posters captured the spirit of the population, essential to defeating our shared enemies in World War II

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

Go where the locals go

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

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

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

Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.

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

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

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

The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.

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

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

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

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

A delightfully ironic journey into the curious (and often stupid) side of human ingenuity and our inventions.

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

Go where the locals go

Stroll from Fitzroy Gardens through the side streets of ‘Woolloomooloo Hill’

Join an buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour.

Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.

2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian

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

A lively, cocktail-style fundraising event at Kyiv Social,

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

Learn art theory and history

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Author Mark Skelsey in conversation with City Historian Laila Ellmoos

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

A bold new 70-minute production in Elizabethan costume

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

Free daily heritage tours of the University of Sydney Quadrangle

Celebrate the University of Sydney’s 175th anniversary with free heritage tours

In this school holiday program workshop learn more about the archaeology and history of the ancient Romans.

Join us for a deep dive into a remarkable golden object from antiquity and its relationship with Dionysus.

A volunteer-led talk about the many ways people have understood the sky.

Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks

Join us for a vibrant street party to celebrate the completion of a significant conservation project at Susannah Place

The original King of the Cross lays the foundations for more than 50 years of intrigue.

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

Join MHNSW curator Anna Cossu and clothing and textile artist Leah Giblin, for a fascinating visible mending workshop.

Visit the City of Sydney Archives for a talk by the archivists and an opportunity to view original archives.

Rare books, maps, ephemera & artworks.

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.

Uncover the breakthroughs, the myths and the real-world impact the technology is having in society

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

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

In 1985, Erskineville locals fought to keep streets safe from traffic—and won. Hear their stories and see rare footage.

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