History

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

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

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.

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

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

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

Exhibition of global projects by leading architecture and design practice, Foster + Partners

Free daily heritage tours of the University of Sydney Quadrangle

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

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

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

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

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

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

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

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

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

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

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

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

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

An event celebrating the publication of the first monograph of Australia’s most accomplished interwar avant-garde artist

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

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

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

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

Curators and contributors uncover the lives of remarkable Australian women artists in Europe between 1890 – 1940.

A Halloween talk on ghost stories from the ancient Near East

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

A symposium for the University of Sydney’s 175th anniversary exploring the legacy of the Epic of Gilgamesh

A lecture by Lieutenant-Colonel (retd) Rod Cooke for the Military History Society of New South Wales

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

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

Sydney Open gives you access to some of Sydney's most important heritage spaces, new buildings and significant sites.

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

Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations

A history walking tour - The history of female mob bosses & razor gangs who ruled Sydney's underworld of the 1920s-30s

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

Contemporary Japanese noh performance at the Seymour Centre

For history and literature lovers: join Peter Mitchell on the stories that shaped "Under the Same Moon"

A state versus federal comparison and a uniquely NSW perspective on the 1975 dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam.

This online and in person Symposium explores the topic of Intergenerational Peace and Reconciliation

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.

Tribute to Ziad Rahbani, composer and author. A journey of inspiring music and timeless songs

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

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

Lots to unpack in Michael Burges’ latest. For fans of Aussie rural noir, this one has your name written in red dirt!

Learn how clothing reflects culture, personal expression and social history

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

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

Summer themed 2 course lunch $65 per person

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.