History

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

An ever-changing display of remarkable items from the State Library’s collection.

Explores Australia’s history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery in 1833

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

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

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

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

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.

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

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

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

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

Explore the deep history of Snow Peak from Niigata, Japan, a company dating back more than 65 years.

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

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

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

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

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

Soprano Ayako Ohtake shares beautiful and well-known art songs from Japan

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

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

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

Go where the locals go

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

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

For all the Australian history buffs!

Join authors Cassie Gilmartin and Shaun Gilmartin to launch The Family History Book at History House.

Explore the history and cultural significance of jewellery

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

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

Find out about Erskineville's radical history on a guided walk through the suburb

Celebrating the late Olga Horak OAM, an exuberant force of life and founding member of the Sydney Jewish Museum.

Learn about Australia’s pioneering aviators and their faring journeys through iconic objects from the Powerhouse.

TV’s favourite doctors return to Australia this January with a gigantic brand-new show

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

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