History

Art, history, and stories that define the city.

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

Go where the locals go

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

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

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 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.

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

Use images from the City of Sydney archives to create heritage inspired laser-cut jewellery pieces

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

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

Learn how art communicates emotion in this four-part lecture series led by Dr Lisa Beaven

Treat Mum to a Tasty Chinatown Adventure this Mother’s Day

Discover the stories of bravery, courage and resilience that have been unearthed within the Anzac Memorial’s collection.

City Historian Laila Ellmoos shares the life story of Lilian Fowler, who was elected Australia’s first female mayor

Presented by the Waverley Action Group

Join us and handle the collection firsthand in this multi-sensory museum experience.

Discover where Hollywood meets filming Down Under!

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

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

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

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

‘Theatrical saboteurs’ Doppelgangster (UK/Australia) bring their latest, miraculous work about living in dark times

The book’s editors and authors will introduce Mediterranean Collections in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand: Perspectives from Afar

Explore how writing has transformed across centuries and if it can survive in an age where communication is fleeting.

A celebration of James Joyce, his iconic novel 'Ulysses' and its connections to Australia and Waverley.

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans Commemoration Service

Come and explore the globe with us in this series of travel talks presented by experts in art, culture and history.

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.

A one woman musical comedy mashup of Austen's best bits

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