History

The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 44th year of celebrating heritage. 18 April - 19 May 2024

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

Historic photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs House

Convict and colonial history and puzzle tour

Inner city highlights

Stories about the history, construction and controversies of the bridge

An exhibition about the power of moving images to record and shape Australia’s history.

The first ever retrospective of 19th century Australia's best unknown artist, Charles Rodius (1802–1860)

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

More than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures

New feature exhibition on the Royal Australian Navy at the Anzac Memorial.

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

Showcasing the diversity of textiles from the Edo to early Showa period

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

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

Discover the story of Tea in Australia

Stories from the Pacific

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!

Hit the ground running with this super immersive and inspiring introduction to the worlds most beautiful city

Explore this historic area with an heritage architect

Led by distinguished scholars & researchers, enjoy in-depth insights into artworks & artists at the Art Gallery of NSW

This talk will explore Jewish migration to Germany in the post-war era and how it influenced German-Jewish writing.

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

Historians Lisa Murray and Paula Hamilton explore the experiences of noise and sound in Darlinghurst

Discover the history of East Balmain with stories of Balmain’s culture, mystery & colourful characters.

A public lecture by Professor Mesut Uyar for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Join Brandon and Duncan as they tell a story about not sharing, not caring, gangs and guns.

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs

Learn historical facts, visit some secret spots, meet some native inhabitants and enjoy the stunning scenery the park

Delve into the stories of those who answered the call to serve with the Anzac Memorial's Senior Historian and Curator.

Hear the incredible story of the Swedish rescue of Jews from Budapest, on the 80-year anniversary of the deportations.

2 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian

Learn more about urbanisation, neighbours, tenants and landlords of Darlinghurst in the 19th century.

Unforgettable night of local knowledge shared by local reprobates.Tickets include antipasto plate and dessert.

Join us for the launch of a fascinating Holocaust biography, The Photographers Potaschnikow,

Cool Mums only! Eat your way through Chinatown on an award-winning food tour with Local Sauce.

Join us for: Crimes, Quizzes, Cocktails and Connections

A part how-to, part history talk on exploring the City of Sydney’s archives and its people, places and stories.

Discover the history of Walsh Bay as we rewind the clock to an earlier age

Join us for a conversation with Lucy Chladek as she shares experiences of being a child survivor of the Holocaust.

Join us as Holocaust survivor Mark Spigelman shares how a graphic novel helped him better understand his family history.

Join HCNSW & a panel of historians who will discuss the art of crafting award-winning histories & captivating narratives

Snaps and stories capturing our city’s changing face. A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Servicemen and Servicewomen Commemoration Service

Author Mirandi Riwoe will discuss research methods and the writing processes involved in writing a historical novel.

Inaugural service to commemorate Middle East Area of Operations between 2001 and 2021.

Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War