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Dance Protest, Project Banaba

Dance Protest, Project Banaba

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance
Today 10am to 5pm
Frozen Witness: Aurora's Polar Voyages

Frozen Witness: Aurora's Polar Voyages

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.
Today 10am to 4pm
Guided tours of Susannah Place museum

Guided tours of Susannah Place museum

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.
Today 10am to 5pm
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 6pm
The Model Makers

The Model Makers

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.
Today 10am to 6pm
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
Foster + Partners | Civic Vision exhibition

Foster + Partners | Civic Vision exhibition

Exhibition of global projects by leading architecture and design practice, Foster + Partners
Today 9am to 6pm
Lindesay After Dark

Lindesay After Dark

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property
Today 6pm to 8pm
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.
Today 10am 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 2.30pm to 4.45pm
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
Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks

Sydney Walking Tour including The Rocks

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
The Centenary Exhibition

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
Today 9am to 12am
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
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
War Brides, Grooms and Babies

War Brides, Grooms and Babies

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit
Today 10am to 4pm
Celebrating Joan Kerr’s Legacy

Celebrating Joan Kerr’s Legacy

Dr Susan Steggall will talk about the legacy of Australian art and architecture historian, Joan Kerr (1938–2004).
Tomorrow
Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past

Spirits of The Rocks: Sydney’s Dark Past

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law
4 Dec 2025
The Rocks Ghost Tour

The Rocks Ghost Tour

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks
4 Dec 2025
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets
5 Dec 2025
Festive workshops at Vaucluse House

Festive workshops at Vaucluse House

Join us for a series of workshops and tours of this majestic property that will get you in the festive spirit.
6 Dec 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
6 Dec 2025
Sydney city historic walking tour

Sydney city historic walking tour

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.
6 Dec 2025
Visible Mending with Leah Giblin at Susannah Place

Visible Mending with Leah Giblin at Susannah Place

Join MHNSW curator Anna Cossu and clothing and textile artist Leah Giblin, for a fascinating visible mending workshop.
7 Dec 2025
Santa Maria Novella festive masterclass

Santa Maria Novella festive masterclass

Experience Florentine luxury and discover the heritage of the oldest apothecary through fragrance, skincare & homewares
10 Dec 2025
Collection Conversations: Community

Collection Conversations: Community

Learn how design, technology and memory intersect to shape the ways communities connect and come together.
11 Dec 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
14 Dec 2025
Shadow Puppet Lectures

Shadow Puppet Lectures

Associate Professor Sam Bowker (CSU) presents three public talks on aspects of shadow puppetry in history and culture.
13 Jan 2026
Tour & High Tea at Parliament House

Tour & High Tea at Parliament House

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.
16 Jan 2026
City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish

City Model talks with model maker Richard Braddish

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.
25 Feb 2026
April 2026 lunch special at NSW Parliament House

April 2026 lunch special at NSW Parliament House

Explore the Contemporary Australian Best Restaurant - NSW Winner at NSW Parliament House
1 Apr 2026