Museum

A free exhibition on show at the State Library of NSW.

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

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

This exhibition offers new ways of understanding Australia's oldest collections, pushing the boundaries of ceramics.

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

5 Australian artists from Chinese diasporic communities embrace their histories to celebrate the process of becoming.

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests.

A children’s workshop focusing on clay made art and objects both ancient and modern.

Join us for a hands-on workshop inspired by Joan Ross’s immersive digital artwork ‘Let’s party like it’s 1815’

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

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

Explore innovative ideas and technologies from the 20th century to now with the Powerhouse Collection.

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

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

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

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

A two-day seminar for professionals in the arts to build hands-on skills in handling, storage and conservation.

A free one-day science bonanza jam-packed with shows and activities for kids of all ages

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

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

Enjoy an evening of discovery, research highlights and engaging conversations, hosted by award-winning science writer and broadcaster Bernie Hobbs

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.

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

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

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