History

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

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

An artwork exhibition inspired by the Allied campaigns in Greece and Crete in 1941.

a new exhibition exploring how the Navy has grown alongside Australia, from colonial defence to a modern maritime force.

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law

Explore the iconic Sydney Observatory with a tour designed for groups that include young children aged 6 and older.

Experience an intimate guided tour of the iconic heritage-listed Sydney Observatory.

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

Drop by UTS during Reconciliation Week and watch episodes from the incredible series 'The First Inventors'.

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

Travel back in time to early medieval Scotland and discover unique and mysterious Viking-age treasures.

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

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

Classes cover the techniques of fencing with historical weapons and provide a safe place to spar with them

Discover the Chinese merchants who built Sydney’s Chinatown and shaped Haymarket’s history.

Celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo

Free Tour por Sídney en Español

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

Join us for the book launch of Sinophone Australia at the Museum of Chinese In Australia.

Join a buggy tour around Australia's oldest botanic garden and a 30-hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour

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

A public lecture by Dr Tom Lewis OAM for the Military History Society of New South Wales

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

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

Join Dark Tales on a 90-minute ramble around this historic site for true crime and dark historical tales

Delve into intriguing mysteries and surprising discoveries within the State Library's collections.

Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev in Conversation with Elizabeth Ann MacGregor

Discover the long-lost mansions and playhouses of Darlinghurst with the Historic Houses Association

A discussion exploring the Library's ongoing work to better represent LGBTQIA+ communities within its collections.

A volunteer led talk on the Korean objects in the Powerhouse Collection.

In this talk Byron Comninos explores the long relationship between artist and Cycladic forms.

A conversation where the fictional and the real come uncomfortably close.

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

Public lecture and book launch

NAIDOC week calls us to listen.

A conversation about the Library’s vital family history research, including the ethics and challenges that arise.

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

An Aussie and a Russian walk into a bar...

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Saturday September 12th - Remembering the famine in Ireland, ancestors, and Irish influence in Australian development