History

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

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

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

An ever-changing display of remarkable items from the State Library’s collection.

An exhibition showcasing sketches and photographs created by Guy Warren during his military service.

Explores Australia’s history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery in 1833

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

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

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

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

New feature exhibition on the Royal Australian Navy at the Anzac Memorial.

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

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

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

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

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

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

Stories from the Pacific

Get bidding to own a piece of ancient history!

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

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

Debut 'destination thriller' novel set on the sinister Rathlin Island off the coast of Ireland.

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

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide

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

Led by distinguished scholars & researchers, enjoy in-depth insights into artworks & artists at the Art Gallery of NSW

Hugh Mackay and Catherine Du Peloux Menagé tease apart his latest book, The Way We are.

From the Sydney Exhibition to modern-day fashion, explore objects inspired by Australian flora.

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

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!

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

Join the Anzac Memorial for one of the last public performances of Devoted Service.

As evening falls, enjoy an exclusive and intimate tour of Vaucluse House after dark.

An insightful exploration of Sydney's rich history and diverse culture

Mjølner Sydney's Peat & Meat series makes its EPIC return with Highland Park.

Take a dip into one of Sydney’s most interesting true-crime stories

There is power in conversations, particularly when it comes to the topic of mental health and wellbeing.

Join Tony Maniaty to explore the shock impact of photography on the 19th-century French art world and beyond.

A fun and engaging conversation about his latest novel 'Storm Child'

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our Twilight Tours.

An enchanting lunchtime talk with Nardi Simpson about her new book 'The Belburd'

Join Archivists Dominique Novak d’Hennin and Naomi Crago for a delightful dive into hidden treasures this Rare Book Week

A number of Australia's best antiquarian book dealers exhibiting rare books, maps, ephemera & artworks.

Join us for a talk by Assistant Professor Fang Yu Hu about assimilating Han Taiwanese under Japanese rule

Come and explore Portugal with us in this travel talks lecture

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a ninety-minute walk with a trained AAA volunteer

Come and explore Scandanavia with us in this travel talks lecture

Join us in the Museum for this unmissable conversation between Holocaust survivor Jack and Museum Educator, Dr Kip Green

Embark on a local culinary journey with Elana Benjamin as she shares recipes and stories from the backstreets of Bondi.

Come and explore Bulgaria and Romania with us in this travel talks lecture

A tribute to Liesje, the little Dutch girl who went into hiding

Join us at the Museum for this lecture about the “1960 Swastika Epidemic”.

Soprano Ayako Ohtake shares beautiful and well-known art songs from Japan