Exhibitions

A free, outdoor display, showcasing library stories from across NSW.

Make yourself at home in an underground art park at the Art Gallery of NSW

Explore a vibrant tapestry of life

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

Discover rare and beautiful works by contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

Exhibition at White Rabbit Gallery

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

A free festival of contemporary art, ideas and unforgettable experiences.

‘All the World’s Memories’ brings together ten artists from Australia and Aotearoa exploring image-making.

Journey through the MCA with this activity trail designed for kids and their families.

We invite younger artists to be inspired by artists in the Biennale of Sydney

Art without Boundaries

Discover the stories behind the art with our daily Rememory Art Tours.

1930s fashion show, high tea and live storytelling in Sydney’s city centre

Exhibiting now in the ‘you're okay’ window at the City of Sydney Creative Studios is ‘Chest Reveal’ by Felix Jackson.

First of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.

Solo Exhibition

Artspace presents Event Horizon by renowned Australian conceptual artist Michaela Gleave

A series of short films taking you behind the works on display at the MCA Australia.

An exhibition of local creatives

An exhibition of 17 contemporary artists responding to place and climate change

A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 5 to 12

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

Qtopia Sydney and the European Union Delegation to Australia presents, ‘Loving’: A Photographic History of Men in Love

A dynamic display that illuminates histories, trajectories and highlights of the MCA’s Collection.

MCA now opening late on Thursdays

Discover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.

A rare glimpse behind the lens of one of Australia’s most important photographers.

Explore acclaimed Japanese architect Toyo Ito’s first solo exhibition in Australia

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue by Barp poses questions about where and how we live

Life drawing with professional models and a unique creative atmosphere

Experience beauty, drama and power

A new installation by Patricia Piccinini exploring motion, hybridity and care through kinetic and hybrid forms.

Experience live music performed by fourth-year students from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Exhibition Tree Stories at Art2Muse Gallery 7 – 20 April 2026

Stunning photographs of legendary historic sailing yachts and black and white fine art portraits and abstract nudes

Meet the artist, ask about his technique, style, advice to improve your own photgraphy

Loti Smorgon Sculpture Terrace commission

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman’s provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

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

The complete filmography of Stanley Kubrick, screening April 2 - May 21

Explore where observation and physical reality clash through Live Demonstrations and over 30 hands on Experiements

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

Step into the whimsical world of beloved author and illustrator Pamela Allen.

An exhibition that traces humanity's evolving understanding of the cosmos, from ancient stargazers to modern astronomers

More than 300 original artworks of landscape and portrait paintings on permanent display at the State Library of NSW.

Celebrating four years of exhibitions in Enmore with 96 artists!

A solo exhibition by artist Christine Choi exploring colour and abstraction through emotion and memory.

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

A 3D photography exhibit detailing stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities.

History becomes opera in Wael Shawky’s globally acclaimed work ‘Drama 1882’.

Living Still LIfe Photographic Artworks that celebrate Australian Flora and Fauna

A multi-disciplinary exhibition spanning printmaking, sculpture, video and graphic design.

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

A solo presentation of significant ceramic installations by Yasmin Smith.

Creative workshops for autistic, neurodivergent, disabled and CALD LGBTQIA+SB adults

Do you want to learn to draw in a way that’s responsive to the unique qualities of your subject?

Explore a variety of hands-on clay-building techniques.

Gurrgoni sculptor

A relaxing experience inspired by your core natal energies: identity, inner world, and how you meet the world

Learn to draw forms and structures of the human head, facial features and body dynamics.

Life Drawing Sip and Sketch Workshop hosted by Sydney Drag Queen, Wonder Mama

Tammy Kanat's inaugural solo exhibition at Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert.

This art workshop is a methodical exploration of the Old Masters Portrait techniques.

Hear from the curators of MCA's major summer exhibition

Gain insight into artworks ‘Ancient Feelings’ and ‘Bent Forms #1–#4’ at the Museum of Contemporary Art

A complete approach to developing your painting through the process of drawing!

Explore portrait painting beyond likeness in this immersive workshop!

Join us at Create and Make Workshop for our creative art and crafting workshops

Have you always wanted to paint but haven’t known where to start?

Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level?

Immerse yourself in the luminous world of watercolour.

This course presents a unique approach to understanding and applying colour

Develop your drawing skills and unleash your creativity in structured, live online classes led by Rachel Fairfax.

Join a comprehensive, foundation course in figure drawing to develop your technical skills.

Curator-led tour with city historian Laila Ellmoos exploring Sydney's city model and the craft behind it

Exhibition Impermanent Light at Art2Muse Gallery 21 April – 4 May 2026

Join master printmaker Andrew Totman for this hands-on workshop.

Come discover the magic of sculpture with a term workshop class at TBSSS

Reignite your curiosity in this engaging course designed for beginners or those returning to the sketchbook.

Author Steve Miller discusses the impact of this legendary exhibition of modern masters

Blackwattle Distilling Co. X John Wren Art

Learn the skills to create vibrant watercolour paintings

Walmajarri artist John Prince Siddon and MCA curators Rebecca Ray and Tim Riley Walsh discuss his major new work

“Ambivalence Amid” is a series of works that lie in the former, the present, and the space between.

Learn how to capture the energy of street scenes and our urban environment with us

A service and march to commemorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who served our country in overseas conflicts.

Explore qualities and skills of charcoal drawing.

Dive into watercolours with this compact 6 week course

Contemporary paintings of the Blue Mountains by Bruce Daniel

A weekly, low commitment, community networking opportunity held after business hours

COLLIDE/PRESS is a collaborative show by Teeya Ryan and Eden Crain, exploring word, embodiment and connection

A curator led tour of Yasmin Smith: Elemental Life

Live demonstrations, expert talks and a Vinyl Revival Store

A major survey exhibition of work by Sydney-based artist and NAS alum Mitch Cairns

Join us for the opening of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2026.

Melbourne Musician-Artist Chris Watts unveils his WILD CARD in Sydney

Create a fun mystery drawing of your mate or date in this oil pastel workshop!

Learn to work with oil paints with us

Learn drawing and cartooning with us

Join Art Club at Empower Create Thrive for hands-on fun, creativity, and good friends!

Learning to see and draw the human figure as a three-dimensional, sculptural form.

Biennale of Sydney: Picking Up The Pieces – Jewellery Making Workshop​ with Dennis Golding

29 local, independent artists present work inspired by music, sound and the interplay of our senses.

A solo exhibition by renowned master of modern Korean art, Sung Kun Lee

Works by Alice Pulvers, Sophie Pulvers and Lucy Pulvers

Join Australia’s largest event connecting future quantum talent with industry and universities.

Art2Muse is proud to present Olivier Rasir's exhibition

Part of Vivid Sydney 2026, a bold vision of Oceanic futurism by Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia

Our largest Vivid Sydney program to date, celebrating Indigenous artforms and storytelling.

A talk with Sāmoan/Australian artist Angela Tiatia and MCA Curator Antares Wells.

Learn to paint using acrylics

The biggest LEGO Fan event in NSW - raising funds in partnership with Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation

Inspired by tabletop roleplaying games, and informed by First Nations cultural ideology, an immersive, free adventure.

An exhibition by students, helping to create a healing environment in hospitals through the power of art.

An acclaimed participatory lecture-performance revealing the pervasive origins of our digital tools.

Australia's first two day LGBTQIA+ focused careers expo!

A Sydney Biennale project asking (and answering) what a constitution for the 21st century might look like

Learn digital photography with us

Learn painting skills and how to use oil paints with us

Learn to write in modern pointed pen script

Australia's largest dedicated board gaming convention, held annually in Sydney across 3 days.

Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste celebrates the legacy and significant achievements of Margaret Olley AC

A collection of original photographs and collages made predominately from original photographs.

Sydney’s Favourite Wedding Expo!

Get hands-on doing a range of Indigenous and Western science activities.

Australia's Favourite and Biggest Wedding Expos

Attention artists and art lovers: the annual Glebe Art Show is back in October 2025!

An exhibition of landscape paintings with glimpses of birds and animals by artist Geoffrey Adams.

An exhibition of works by our 2026 Master of Fine Art (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Art (DFA) graduate students.