Talks and lectures, behind the scene tours and heritage trails, exhibitions and radio features, film festivals, open historic houses and gardens, book sales and launches.

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Learn little-known facts about Sydney's streets, suburbs and stories on your own private walking tour.

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In a conversation facilitated by A/Prof Nancy Cushing, Dr Lisa Murray will draw upon the rich collections of the City of Sydney Archives to show how the Sydney City Council acted to control the flu.

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Histories of the Spanish Flu in Australia

Hero image caption: Trams at Palmer Street pedestrian crossing, William Street, Darlinghurst, 1960, Len Stone Photograph Collection (City Archives, A-00058069)Inset image caption: Image: Elizabeth Street, 1913. (City Archives, A-01000385)

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Join this regular 2-hour session to get hands-on experience with 3D printers, laser and die cutters, electronic kits and hand tools including soldering irons.

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Makerspace sessions

Our great makerspace sessions at Darling Square, for youth makers. Bring a simple idea or project you’d like to explore, or we’ll set you up with a starter project kit. 

For 16 to 24 year olds

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Celebrate Sydney's vibrant arts, culture, food & entertainment.

Sydney Solstice

Keeping children and teens entertained in the school holidays can be a tricky business, so we’ve done the hard work for you.

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Dine & Discover

It’s easy, fun and economical to create your own new plants. Come and enjoy an overview of plant propagation, where you get to try out the techniques you will use at home. 

History Week

Our state’s annual festival of history

Sydney‌’‌s history in your pocket

Histories of the Spanish Flu in Australia

History Week

Our state’s annual festival of history

Sydney​‌’​‌s history in your pocket

Histories of the Spanish Flu in Australia

Sydney‌’‌s history in your pocket