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Action! Film & War

Action! Film & War

An exhibition about the power of moving images to record and shape Australia’s history.
Today 10am to 5pm
Catalina

Catalina

The Catalina flying boat Frigate Bird II will be presented in a new exhibition that tells its story
Today 10pm to 5pm
The Customs House Sydney

The Customs House Sydney

Historic photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs House
Today 9am to 12am
A Sydney Harbour Bridge audio+puzzle tour

A Sydney Harbour Bridge audio+puzzle tour

Stories about the history, construction and controversies of the bridge
Today 12am to 11pm
Charles Rodius

Charles Rodius

The first ever retrospective of 19th century Australia's best unknown artist, Charles Rodius (1802–1860)
Today 10am to 5pm
For All Time: Shakespeare in Print

For All Time: Shakespeare in Print

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in this exciting exhibition.
Today 10am to 5pm
Free Heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office

Free Heritage tour of former Sydney General Post Office

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide
Today 12am to 10.45am
Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks

Free walking tour: Sydney and The Rocks

Discover Sydney's history, secrets and art hiding in plain sight
Today 10.30am to 1pm
Heritage Harbour Cruise

Heritage Harbour Cruise

A unique 1-hour cruise on Sydney Harbour
Today 10.30am to 1.45pm
Photography exhibition: Stories of the Dat Do Dogs

Photography exhibition: Stories of the Dat Do Dogs

Portraits and words of veterans of the Vietnam War, featuring the photography of Jack McLain.
Today all day
Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs

Ramses & The Gold of the Pharaohs

More than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures
Today 9am to 5pm
Shot

Shot

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.
Today 10am to 5pm
Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise

Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise

Take a cruise back in time and rediscover this hidden bounty of Sydney's true crime stories.
Today 9am to 11am
Sydney sightseeing bus tour

Sydney sightseeing bus tour

3-hour sightseeing guided bus tour
Today 10am to 1.30pm
The Centenary Exhibition

The Centenary Exhibition

The evolution of Australian military service, focusing on the personal stories of NSW service.
Today 9am to 5pm
The Egyptian Galleries

The Egyptian Galleries

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions
Today 12pm to 4pm
The Rocks scavenger hunt

The Rocks scavenger hunt

A modern-day scavenger hunt using Facebook Messenger to help you discover local hotspots and hidden gems
Today 10am to 5pm
The Rocks Walking Tours

The Rocks Walking Tours

The Original Rocks history walking tours
Today 12am to 11pm
Tidal Kin

Tidal Kin

Stories from the Pacific
Today 12pm to 4pm
Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour – History, Laneways, Art & More

Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour – History, Laneways, Art & More

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions
Today 2.30pm to 6pm
Where the Flaming Hell Are We? Greece and Crete, 1941

Where the Flaming Hell Are We? Greece and Crete, 1941

A public lecture by Craig Collie for the Military History Society of New South Wales
Today 10.30am to 11.30am
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
Reverberations: A Future for Memory

Reverberations: A Future for Memory

An immersive new exhibition of how people of the future will experience Holocaust survivor memory
Tomorrow
Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Chinatown – Street food & stories guided food tour

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while hearing stories of Chinese-Australians and stories of Chinatown
Tomorrow
Mae Ngai – Book Talk

Mae Ngai – Book Talk

The Chinese Question: The Gold Rushes, Chinese Migration, and Global Politics (2021).
11 Dec 2023
Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt - Moore St Maraud

Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt - Moore St Maraud

Join the author of the true crime book about Leichhardt on a walk along one of Sydney's most surprising streets
13 Jan 2024