History

Voyage back in time to the early stories of Australians in Antarctica through the journeys of SY Aurora.

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

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

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

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

Summer themed 2 course lunch $65 per person

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

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

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

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

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

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

We explore stories of wartime marriages in this museum exhibit

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

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

Go where the locals go

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

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

The rise and fall of The Garden Palace.

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

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

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

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

Indulge two course lunch at State Parliament House in Sydney

A public lecture by Robert Muscat for the Military History Society of New South Wales

A journalist’s quest to understand his mother’s past leads him to discover a vanished China

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

Commemorate the National Day for War Animals with a piece of live theatre and special tour of the Anzac Memorial.

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

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

A talk by Max Solling on the history of Glebe and Forest Lodge pubs

A founding editor, a spy, a monk and a bestselling author walk into a bar…

Guided harbourside heritage tour stopping at Strickland and Greycliffe houses, followed by lunch at Nielsen Park Café.

Enjoy morning tea and a captivating talk by Mr Jim Haynes OAM, uncovering surprising true stories from Sydney’s past.

Explore the Contemporary Australian Best Restaurant - NSW Winner at NSW Parliament House