History

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

Celebrate with us!

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

Step inside the crypt of St James’ Church for this immersive true-crime experience inspired by Simmonds & Newcombe

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1900 to 1920

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

Climb aboard the Harman for a unique 1 hour cruise on Sydney Harbour

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

You probably think you know the beginnings of Sydney and will challenge your knowledge, testing the beginnings of Sydney

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

Sydney is home to the world famous Sydney Mardi Gras started in June 1978

Finally you get to discover the impact of Sydney's awesome women on a fun-filled 2 hour discovery tour

Unleash a side of Sydney that you never expected. Corruption, prostitution, drug deals and gambling dens

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

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

Family friendly high tea with seasonal produce served at Parliament

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

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

Take a relaxing trip on Sydney's newest Light Rail Service, get a paddle of beer tasting without worrying about driving

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

Join us for a remarkable talk focusing on interfaith connection and the power of shared humanity

Learn real swordplay from the pages of history in a relaxed queer friendly environment

Nathan Rosenstein | Controlling Political Competition: Lessons from Republican Rome? | Todd Memorial Lecture

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

New edition of the 1974 short fiction collection by Vicki Viidikas

An online lecture with Dean J. Kotlowski for a seminar discussing Franklin D. Roosevelt and The Holocaust

Immersive cabaret

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its' history in a 2-hour walk with a trained AAA volunteer guide

S guided tour of the Developing Sydney exhibition with historian and curator Laila Ellmoos

Learn to use the Archives & History Resources catalogue

A lecture on the relationship between Jews and clothing

Learn how to use the City of Sydney's digital history resources

Discover the story of a young man from Sydney who earned one of the rarest decorations to the RAAF.

Discover how women's wartime service in Australia has changed and evolved.

Discover and learn about Ultimo's colourful history and architecture starting at the award-winning Powerhouse Museum