History

Katerina Teaiwa reframes the Pacific island's dance

Explore historic photographs of the 1965 protest bus ride exposing racism and discrimination against Aboriginal people

Follow the development of the NSW colony through a selection of historical maps, plans, artworks & objects

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

Discover the fascinating world behind one of Sydney’s most important urban planning tools.

Eora, is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation.

This discussion will feature contemporary case studies of cultural heritage destruction from abroad and locally.

What happened when Japanese art met western steamships?

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Discover how posters captured the spirit of the population, essential to defeating our shared enemies in World War II

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

Discover Sydney's history with a fun & knowledgeable guide throught the city centre, in Spanish

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

Explore the city on a comfortable and informative tour, traveling in a climate-controlled bus with experienced guide.

Debuting at the Australian Museum, discover a culturally significant collection of natural history watercolour paintings

Artefacts on loan from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, telling stories of their young owners on that terrible day.

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

A captivating journey through the legacy of the Titanic, featuring more than 200 objects from passengers and crew.

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

The first solo museum exhibition by Warraba Weatherall, curated by Megan Robson.

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

Go where the locals go

Uncover epic tales and masterworks in this year-long art lecture series. Enjoy a single lecture, or the whole year!

Enjoy inspiring horticultural talks and refreshments in stunning, historic surrounds.

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.

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

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

The Australian premiere of William Shakespeare's Henry 6 trilogy

A presentation by Dr Edwin Rose and overview of his new book, Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History

A two hour evening walking tour which looks into the darker side of The Rocks

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

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

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

Discover where Hollywood meets filming Down Under!

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

Showcasing stunning buildings, captivating sights, and tales of Indigenous leaders, convicts, and Sydney's underground.

Have you ever wanted to record your family recipes and food stories? Do you like to play with words and ideas?

New to Sydney? Want to explore the city and meet new people?

Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs

Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM

In this conversation led by two leading history educators we will examine the challenges of history teaching.

Join a free curator floor talk to explore the exhibition J.W. Power: Art, War and the Avant-Garde.

A public lecture by David Howell for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our twilight tours.

Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.

Join us for a walking tour to the rarely opened Wentworth Mausoleum

Come along for an informative tour that delves into the heritage fabric of some of Sydney's most historical suburbs

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.

Celebrating 100 years of women in NSW Parliament

Anzac Day, 1935. A shark in the Coogee Aquarium vomits up a human arm bearing a distinctive tattoo.

Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.

An immersive murder mystery, live in the Justice & Police Museum!

Remembering the famine in Ireland for the many of Irish descent and the Irish influence in the building of this nation

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

Join us for an intimate series of music performances in one of the city’s most unique spaces

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

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs

Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes

Ian Burnet will share stories of murder, mayhem, mutiny, and disastrous shipwrecks

2.5 hour history walking tour of old Kings Cross led by a Sydney crime historian

Starting at Susannah Place, this walking tour explores some of the fascinating archaeological sites in The Rocks

Join MHNSW curator Anna Cossu and clothing and textile artist Leah Giblin, for a fascinating visible mending workshop.