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.

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

To mark NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a free guided tour of the Chau Chak Wing Museum’s Ambassadors exhibition.

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

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

Dive deep, explore the five ocean zones

Join Gumbaynggirr artist Sancia Ridgeway in a workshop where you’ll learn how to spin yarn using simple techniques.

Listen to violinist Rupert Guenther’s piece inspired by Roman emperor and stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius.

Listen to composer-violinist Rupert Guenther talk to his new work inspired by Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations.

Improvised performance inspired by our major winter exhibition.

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

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

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.

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

Discover the artistry of science by exploring instruments, medical breakthroughs, and engineering marvels.

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