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Legendary stories behind iconic art: Art Appreciation 2025
Art Gallery of NSW
Talks, courses & workshops
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!
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Exhibitions
Dance Protest, Project Banaba
Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance
Guided tours at the Parliament of NSW
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Guided tours at the Parliament of NSW
Visit Australia's oldest Parliament and take a seat where laws are made in a free guided tour
On the Road to Justice: Remembering the Freedom Ride
Glebe Library
Community & causes
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
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition
Museum of Sydney
Tours & experiences
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition
Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects
Sydney's convict colony – Walking history tour of The Rocks
Sydney
Tours & experiences
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
The Model Makers
Customs House
Exhibitions
The Model Makers
Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Haymarket
Tours & experiences
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour
Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
Coriolanus
The Neilson Nutshell
Theatre, dance & film
Coriolanus
Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.
Darlinghurst dining tour
Darlinghurst
Food & drink
Darlinghurst dining tour
Go where the locals go
Eora by Michael Riley
Museum of Sydney
Theatre, dance & film
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.
Film screenings: NAIDOC Week 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art
Theatre, dance & film
Film screenings: NAIDOC Week 2025
A free daily film program celebrating strength, vision and legacy.
Ghost Tour around the Rocks
The Rocks
Children & family
Ghost Tour around the Rocks
Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
Australian National Maritime Museum
Community & causes
Japanese Maritime Postcards – Movement is Convenient
What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?
Objects from the City of Sydney Civic Collection
Customs House
Exhibitions
Objects from the City of Sydney Civic Collection
Art, history, and stories that define the city.
Potts Point dining tour
Darlinghurst
Food & drink
Potts Point dining tour
Go where the locals go
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
The Royal Botanic Garden
Children & family
Private buggy tour of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Join an buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour.
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
Australian National Maritime Museum
Exhibitions
Secret Strike – War on Our Shores
An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico
Town Hall House
Tours & experiences
Spanish speaking City Tour - Sydney Auténtico
Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish
Surry Hills dining tour
Darlinghurst
Food & drink
Surry Hills dining tour
Go where the locals go
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney & The Rocks Walking Tour
Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour
Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.
Tails from the Coasts
Australian Museum
Tours & experiences
Tails from the Coasts
Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings
Taripang / Dharripa / Trepang: REMIX
The Cross Art Projects
Talks, courses & workshops
Taripang / Dharripa / Trepang: REMIX
A broader truth-telling of Australia’s rich pre-colonial history and its northern trade routes.
The Centenary Exhibition
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
The Centenary Exhibition
The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
The Rocks Ghost Tour
The Rocks
Tours & experiences
The Rocks Ghost Tour
A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
Titanic. The Human Story
Pier 2, Walsh Bay
Exhibitions
Titanic. The Human Story
A captivating journey through the legacy of the Titanic, featuring more than 200 objects from passengers and crew.
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Exhibitions
Treasures of the Anzac Memorial
Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
The Rocks
Community & causes
Warraba Weatherall: Shadow and Substance
The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.
Daily Service of Remembrance
Anzac Memorial
Community & causes
Daily Service of Remembrance
At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney history walking tour
Anzac Memorial
Tours & experiences
Australiana Tours: Free Sydney history walking tour
A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists
Henry 6
Camperdown
Theatre, dance & film
Henry 6
The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy
Lights, Camera, Sydney: The Movie Walking Tour
Central Station
Theatre, dance & film
Lights, Camera, Sydney: The Movie Walking Tour
Discover where Hollywood meets filming Down Under!
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Central Station
Tours & experiences
Secrets of the City Circle walking tour
Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations
Sydney city historic walking tour
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Sydney city historic walking tour
Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.
Audio Descriptive Tour of the Ancient Egyptian Collection
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Community & causes
Audio Descriptive Tour of the Ancient Egyptian Collection
A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests.
Digging Up the Neighbourhood
Susannah Place Museum
Tours & experiences
Digging Up the Neighbourhood
Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks
Not Another Gentlemen's Club: The Royal Society of NSW
History House
Talks, courses & workshops
Not Another Gentlemen's Club: The Royal Society of NSW
In this lecture, Dr Anne Coote will explore the origins of the oldest learned society in the Southern Hemisphere.
Game-changers from the 20th Century to today - Haymarket
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Game-changers from the 20th Century to today - Haymarket
Explore innovative ideas and technologies from the 20th century to now with the Powerhouse Collection.
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit
The Rocks
Theatre, dance & film
Haunted Sydney pub tour & cellar visit
Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.
History Kids – The Hunt for Clues at Vaucluse House
Vaucluse House
Children & family
History Kids – The Hunt for Clues at Vaucluse House
These school holidays, step into the past and become a history detective at Vaucluse House!
Historic walking tours of Glebe
Glebe
Tours & experiences
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
Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes
Darling Point
Talks, courses & workshops
Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes
Enjoy inspiring horticultural talks and refreshments in stunning, historic surrounds.
'Truth-Telling Through Fiction’: Anita Heiss in Conversation
Museum of Sydney
Talks, courses & workshops
'Truth-Telling Through Fiction’: Anita Heiss in Conversation
Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Community & causes
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
A presentation by Dr Edwin Rose and overview of his new book, Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
Food and Memory at Vaucluse House
Vaucluse House
Food & drink
Food and Memory at Vaucluse House
Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?
Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay
Vaucluse
Tours & experiences
Historic walking tours of Watsons Bay
Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life
Waverley Library
Community & causes
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life
Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
History Now 2025: Teaching History
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Talks, courses & workshops
History Now 2025: Teaching History
In this conversation led by two leading history educators we will examine the challenges of history teaching.
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial
Anzac Memorial
Tours & experiences
Twilight tours of the Anzac Memorial
Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.
Urban Odyssey: Secrets of Sydney's City Streets
Sydney
Tours & experiences
Urban Odyssey: Secrets of Sydney's City Streets
Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.
Convict Sydney Walking Tour
Museum of Sydney
Tours & experiences
Convict Sydney Walking Tour
Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
Bridging Art and Science with the Powerhouse Collection
Darling Square Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Bridging Art and Science with the Powerhouse Collection
Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.
Great Irish Famine Commemoration Event
Hyde Park Barracks
Community & causes
Great Irish Famine Commemoration Event
Remembering the famine in Ireland for the many of Irish descent and the Irish influence in the building of this nation
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration
Cenotaph
Community & causes
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day Commemoration
Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War
Pyrmont – Architectural Time Capsule Walk
Union Square
Tours & experiences
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
Once upon a crime in Paddington - A history walking tour
Paddington
Tours & experiences
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
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories
Justice & Police Museum
Tours & experiences
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories
Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
Dangerous passage: A maritime history of the Torres Strait
History House
Talks, courses & workshops
Dangerous passage: A maritime history of the Torres Strait
Ian Burnet will share stories of murder, mayhem, mutiny, and disastrous shipwrecks
Kings, Queens & Clubs of The Cross – Walking history tour
Elizabeth Bay
Tours & experiences
Kings, Queens & Clubs of The Cross – Walking history tour
2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian
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