History

Immerse yourself in a 180-degree visual experience depicting Australia’s unique flora and fauna

Dive into the 1837 wreck of the whaling ship South Australian.

From Egypt to South Australia, this captivating novel is about one soldier's courageous journey 'home'.

Go where the locals go

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

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

Bell Shakespeare presents one of the most famous war plays of all time.

Explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore told through the lens of photographer Natalie Grono.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru: an immersive exhibit

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

Go where the locals go

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

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

Go where the locals go

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.

2.5-hour sightseeing guided bus tour.

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

A powerful and personal exhibition exploring family, connection to Country and legacies of colonisation.

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

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

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

Discover the work of the Anzac Memorial's 2024 Veteran Artist in Residence

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

Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home

Explore how our relationship with the environment has evolved from the impact of industrialisation to sustainability

Discover the language that shaped the foundation of Western civilisation with our Introduction to Classical Latin course

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

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

Sport for Jove and Seymour Centre present Shakespeare & Marlowe’s history cycle, adapted and directed by Damien Ryan

Explore the shift from coal to clean energy through museum objects and early electric vehicles to modern sustainability.

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

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

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

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility at Waverley Library

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

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

Hit the ground running with this super immersive and inspiring introduction to the worlds most beautiful city

Discover the secrets and stories of Sydney's downtown

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

Two-part lecture series with Catherine Love

A Public Lecture by David Stahel for the Military History Society of New South Wales

Wander back in time to discover Paddington's peculiar past.

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

Discover how letters, codes and messages shaped experiences in times of conflict.

The notorious story of glamour, gangsters, showgirls, bohemia, cut-throats, corruption, clubs, neon, murder & mystery

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

Celebrate democracy at Australia’s oldest Parliament with free, fun activities for children and their families.

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

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Commemoration Service

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

Bell Shakespeare presents one of Shakespeare's most exhilarating works.

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