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On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people
Today 10am to 4pm
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects
Today 10am to 5pm
Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks

Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay
Today 10.30am to 1pm
The Model Makers

The Model Makers

Discover Sydney’s city model – a unique planning tool
Today 10am to 4pm
1940: Based on a True Story

1940: Based on a True Story

A speculative history exhibition focusing on two men who may have been same-sex lovers during World War II
Today 10am to 4pm
2/4th Australian Battalion - Final Campaigns New Guinea 1945

2/4th Australian Battalion - Final Campaigns New Guinea 1945

A Public Lecture by The Hon Paul Brereton AM RFD SC for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Today 10.30am to 11.30am
Eora by Michael Riley

Eora by Michael Riley

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.
Today 10am to 5pm
Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Ghost Tour around the Rocks

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Today 8pm to 9.30pm
Mungari: fishing, resistance, return

Mungari: fishing, resistance, return

Mungari is a story of fishing, resistance and return, hundreds of years in the making.
Today 12pm to 4pm
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico

Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish
Today 10.30pm to 12.45pm
Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney

Student Life: Max Dupain at the University of Sydney

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.
Today 12pm to 4pm
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Today 10am to 1.30pm
The Centenary Exhibition

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
Today 9am to 12am
The Rocks Ghost Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Today 7.45pm to 9.45pm
Titanic. The Human Story

Titanic. The Human Story

A captivating journey through the legacy of the Titanic, featuring more than 200 objects from passengers and crew.
Today 10am to 7pm
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Treasures of the Anzac Memorial

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
Today 9am to 5pm
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance

Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance

The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.
Today 10am to 5pm
Daily Service of Remembrance

Daily Service of Remembrance

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Today 11am to 11.05am
Historic walking tours of Glebe

Historic walking tours of Glebe

Come along for an informative tour that delves into the heritage fabric of some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
Tomorrow
King’s Birthday at the House 2025

King’s Birthday at the House 2025

This King’s Birthday Sunday come to Government House for a free, fun and family friendly experience.
Tomorrow
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores

Secret Strike – War on Our Shores

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
9 Jun 2025
Introduction to Classical Latin

Introduction to Classical Latin

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course
10 Jun 2025
Art From Behind the Wire

Art From Behind the Wire

An exhibition featuring posters, magazines and other printed material created by Second World War prisoners of war.
11 Jun 2025
Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025

Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!
11 Jun 2025
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
12 Jun 2025
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country Curator Tours

Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country Curator Tours

Join exhibition co-Curator, Dr Penny Stannard for a special tour of the exhibition Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country.
12 Jun 2025
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial

Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.
13 Jun 2025
Queering Macquarie Street

Queering Macquarie Street

For Pride Month, Museums of History NSW curator Dr Tuan Nguyen will lead a history walk down Macquarie Street
14 Jun 2025
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Secrets of the City Circle walking tour

Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
14 Jun 2025
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
15 Jun 2025
Coriolanus

Coriolanus

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.
20 Jun 2025
Callan Park Mid-Winter Walk

Callan Park Mid-Winter Walk

Join Dark Tales on a 2-hour ramble around this historic site for true crime and dark historical tales
22 Jun 2025
In conversation: Community Policing, Policing a Community

In conversation: Community Policing, Policing a Community

Join us for a panel discussion on the complex relationship between the LGBTQIA+ community and the police.
24 Jun 2025
Textiles that tell a story: Samurai silk to royal underwear

Textiles that tell a story: Samurai silk to royal underwear

Fabrics have shaped – and been shaped by – culture, identity, and innovation throughout history.
25 Jun 2025
Finding the history of a house

Finding the history of a house

Get started on the basics of researching the house you live in, or a house from your family's history.
26 Jun 2025
History of The Archibald Prize

History of The Archibald Prize

Gain an insight into the controversies, scandals and secrets that surround Australia’s most important art prize.
9 Jul 2025
Henry 6

Henry 6

The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy
10 Jul 2025
Digging Up the Neighbourhood

Digging Up the Neighbourhood

Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks
16 Jul 2025
Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes

Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes

Enjoy inspiring horticultural talks and refreshments in stunning, historic surrounds.
23 Jul 2025
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
30 Jul 2025
Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
13 Aug 2025
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War
18 Aug 2025
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer
23 Aug 2025
Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour

Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs
7 Sep 2025