History

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

Through intimate guided tours, we tell the stories of everyday families who helped shape Sydney.

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

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

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

The small but meaningful things that make us happy

This exhibition presents fossils from Riversleigh Area and provide unique insights into Australia’s biodiversity.

Uncover interesting facts about RPA Hospital’s history

An exhibition focused on the dramatic events of the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbour.

Go where the locals go

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight

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

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks

Indulge in an afternoon of elegance and history at the Parliament of NSW.

Discover 90 treasures that have been donated to the Anzac Memorial from its opening in 1934.

At 11am each day, the Anzac Memorial pauses for a Service of Remembrance.

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

A narrative driven walking tour of Sydney's CBD for locals and tourists

Discover hidden gems and untold stories of the city's train stations

A hilarious heroic journey crafted on the spot - with whatever YOU remember about Greek myths (even if that’s not much!)

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs.

A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a two hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer

Commemorate the National Day for War Animals with a piece of live theatre and special tour of the Anzac Memorial.

Uncover the stories of the past at a special after dark tour of this stunning Georgian property

Hear from our model maker Richard Braddish about the scale model of our local area.

A History of Chinese Australian Community Organisations, 1970s – 2020s

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

From Hyde Park to the Opera House, uncovering Sydney’s hidden past

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

A talk by Max Solling on the history of Glebe and Forest Lodge pubs

Discover inspiring stories of women in the Navy from wartime trailblazers to today’s leaders in this special event.

A lecture by Colonel Matthew Bogdanos

A founding editor, a spy, a monk and a bestselling author walk into a bar…

Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day by learning about Caroline Chisholm

Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.

Join researchers from the project ‘Surfacing Urban Wetlands’ to explore the watery connections in Waterloo.

Guided harbourside heritage tour stopping at Strickland and Greycliffe houses, followed by lunch at Nielsen Park Café.

Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.

Learn more about the excavations at Tell el-Ghaba in North Sinai with project director Dr Eva Calomino

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