History

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

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

A free exhibition that explores the importance of music and dance in early convict life.

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

Discover the lived experiences of veterans of Australia's war in Vietnam through the stories of four Australians

Reverberations: A Future for Memory, explores how future generations will engage with the memory of Holocaust survivors

3-hour sightseeing guided bus tour

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

Understanding Climate Change, a free event hosted by Wesley School for Seniors.

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

Join renowned cultural historian Rosamund Bartlett for this four-week lecture series.

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

A forum to discuss and explore the meaning of faith and life through the bible

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

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

Where sophistication meets rich heritage

Sydney 1929: Tilly Devine & Kate Leigh rule the underworld. Razor Gang Wars erupt. Blood flows. Walk their territory.

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

An operatic concert inspired by fabled and legendary Queens presented by The Opera and Song Collective

Hear about power and the extraordinary women of the 20th century

Fabulously fierce LGBTIQA+ Sydney

Want to practice a language, make new friends and explore more? Join our networking event!

Join Vice President of Pride History Group Scott McKinnon to learn about the significant Pride History of Paddington.

A survey of Australia’s national symbols, from the formal to the popular, and how they have been changing in the 21st century

An exclusive tour of the Sydney Jewish Museum about human rights and the Jewish-LGBTQIA+ story

Join us online for this expert talk, exploring Jewish Odessa’s significant past, as well as its role in the present

An exclusive History After Hours event at the Sydney Jewish Museum during Sydney World Pride.

It’s time to brush up on the LGBTQIA+ history not taught in school with Tik Tok sensation Rainbow History Class

Create your own laser cut print from images in the City Archive in this 3-hour interactive workshop

A reading of a selection of poignant letters from the Sydney Jewish Museum’s collection, written during the Holocaust.

Join an expert guided tour of the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability on the sparkling Waverton waterfront

Learn about the plants and animals that live in our area

Annual commemoration service held for school students by school students

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

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Servicemen and Servicewomen Commemoration Service

Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War

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