History Week 2024: More than meets the eye

The City of Sydney’s civic collection features captivating historical items, artworks, civic memorabilia and official gifts. Every item in the collection has a fascinating story of its own unique connection to Sydney’s history.

As part of History Week 2024, join the City of Sydney’s curator, Margaret Betteridge, for a visit to The Colonnade, the newly opened exhibition space at the rear of Sydney Town Hall. Here you’ll see a small selection from the collection, including artefacts excavated from the Old Sydney Burial Ground, a matchstick model of Sydney Town Hall, and a dried fugu or Japanese pufferfish known to have one of the most deadly toxins in the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the fascinating stories behind these objects, which go far beyond their appearance to reveal their deeper cultural significance.

Meet at Town Hall House, at the back of Sydney Town Hall. Main entry is via 456 Kent Street, go to level 2, in customer service area next to the City Model.

• The tour starting at 11am book here

• The tour starting at 1pm is BOOKED OUT