History

The Original Rocks Walking Tour

Historical free walking tour exploring Sydney and the Rocks area

A free exhibition at the State Library of NSW

Discover the stories of the Hyde Park Barracks through a self-guided Mandarin-language tour.

A free exhibition

Experience first-hand the beautiful colonial architecture, history and work of the Parliament

Venture back to historic Sydney

Family friendly high tea with seasonal produce served at Parliament

More than 200 years old, the Hyde Park Barracks provides an extraordinary new way to experience history

Solve cryptic clue riddles on your phone, as you wander and discover new pathways of the city

Explore the dark side of Sydney's past

A free exhibition at the State Library of NSW

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

The Original Rocks history walking tours

Our untold history revealed

From death, destruction and despair, grew a movement for peace and disarmament

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1900 to 1920

Find out about Holocaust survivor Mimi Wise's fascinating story of survival

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Strangers' Restaurant located within Parliament House, Sydney

Join us for this webinar with Dr Simon Holloway who will discuss political and religious issues that divided these communities

Join City of Sydney historian and curator Laila Ellmoos to uncover the items that recall the Great Strike of 1917

Unique fine dining in one of Sydney's last grand dining rooms

Hear Holocaust survivor Eddie Jaku OAM tell his story as the self-proclaimed "Happiest Man on Earth"

Join us for this fascinating webinar about the role of biopolitics and how history might guide us in the future

The true story of Ned Kelly’s little sister

Join Laila Ellmoos to explore the story behind the filming of one of Australia’s largest industrial conflicts

If statues could talk, what can we learn from the beautiful but silent guardians of Centennial Park?