History

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

The Catalina flying boat Frigate Bird II will be presented in a new exhibition that tells its story

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

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

Where sophistication meets rich heritage

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in this exciting exhibition.

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

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

Turkish Ebru: Water Marbling with Fatma Sagmen

A unique 1-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour

Portraits and words of veterans of the Vietnam War, featuring the photography of Jack McLain.

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.

Take a cruise back in time and rediscover this hidden bounty of Sydney's true crime stories.

3-hour sightseeing guided bus tour

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

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

A modern-day scavenger hunt using Facebook Messenger to help you discover local hotspots and hidden gems

The Original Rocks history walking tours

Stories from the Pacific

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

A public lecture by Craig Collie for the Military History Society of New South Wales

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

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

An immersive new exhibition of how people of the future will experience Holocaust survivor memory

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while hearing stories of Chinese-Australians and stories of Chinatown

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

The Chinese Question: The Gold Rushes, Chinese Migration, and Global Politics (2021).

Join the author of the true crime book about Leichhardt on a walk along one of Sydney's most surprising streets