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Guided walks

Guided walks

Our guided walks are the perfect way to experience the very best of the Garden over a 1.5-hour stroll
Today 10.30am to 12pm
Japanese art: finding beauty in the everyday

Japanese art: finding beauty in the everyday

In this lecture series, explore new ways of seeing and appreciating Japanese art, design and culture.
Today 10.30am to 12.30pm
Soapbox orators in The Domain

Soapbox orators in The Domain

Sit in a chair in a beautiful park and argue with the ratbags, or get on a ladder and be one
Tomorrow
Audio Descriptive Tour of the Ancient Egyptian Collection

Audio Descriptive Tour of the Ancient Egyptian Collection

A tour developed specifically for visitors who are blind or have low vision and their guests.
14 Jul 2025
Donna Strickland: Laser Jock

Donna Strickland: Laser Jock

Lasers, quantum leaps and breaking barriers. Join us for an evening with Nobel laureate Donna Strickland.
15 Jul 2025
Creative Impact webinar: Accessibility

Creative Impact webinar: Accessibility

Learn how to foster accessibility in the arts, ensuring inclusive, meaningful engagement for everyone.
15 Jul 2025
iMeditate free meditation

iMeditate free meditation

Find you inner peace amidst the hustle of the city
17 Jul 2025
Creative Impact webinar: Artist payment standards

Creative Impact webinar: Artist payment standards

Learn about the industry standards and equitable pay structures that ensure artists receive fair remuneration
22 Jul 2025
Behind the scenes glasshouse tour

Behind the scenes glasshouse tour

Discover the wonders of our tropical plant collection and rare plants not normally seen by the public
23 Jul 2025
Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes

Lindesay Garden Seminar: Plants, Pots and Perfumes

Enjoy inspiring horticultural talks and refreshments in stunning, historic surrounds.
23 Jul 2025
'Truth-Telling Through Fiction’: Anita Heiss in Conversation

'Truth-Telling Through Fiction’: Anita Heiss in Conversation

Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.
24 Jul 2025
Bathe in the Bible

Bathe in the Bible

Immerse in the beauty and wisdom of the Bible
24 Jul 2025
Carers Network

Carers Network

Carers Network is a welcoming space for carers of people living with dementia to connect and share experiences
24 Jul 2025
Stand-up comedy course

Stand-up comedy course

Master the art of storytelling, joke-writing and presenting on stage
24 Jul 2025
Weekly walk and talk for all ages

Weekly walk and talk for all ages

Free walking exercise program to get to know your local community workers and meet new people
24 Jul 2025
Creative Impact webinar: Sustainable practice

Creative Impact webinar: Sustainable practice

Learn how to benchmark and manage your environmental impact within your creative practice and business operations.
29 Jul 2025
Sydney Ideas – The Ideas Roundtable: Is Australia Alright?

Sydney Ideas – The Ideas Roundtable: Is Australia Alright?

Is Australia still the lucky country? Join our roundtable featuring Rebecca Huntley and a panel of experts
29 Jul 2025
Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Michael Atherton: Exploring Music and Life

Don’t miss the chance to hear from esteemed Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton AM
30 Jul 2025
History Now 2025: Teaching History

History Now 2025: Teaching History

In this conversation led by two leading history educators we will examine the challenges of history teaching.
31 Jul 2025
THE ROOM with Greg Sestero

THE ROOM with Greg Sestero

Special screening of cult favourite THE ROOM with live on stage Q&A with star, Greg Sestero!
1 Aug 2025
Creative Impact webinar: Diversity & inclusion

Creative Impact webinar: Diversity & inclusion

Learn how to integrate justice, equity, diversity and inclusion into your creative project or business planning
5 Aug 2025
2025 Kids and YA Festival

2025 Kids and YA Festival

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
9 Aug 2025
Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Convict Sydney Walking Tour

Join one of Museums of History NSW knowledgeable and expert guides for a tour of Convict Sydney.
13 Aug 2025
The AI Singularity with Toby Walsh

The AI Singularity with Toby Walsh

Join Toby Walsh as he explores AI’s rise, consciousness, and the profound impact of intelligent machines on our future.
14 Aug 2025
The 2025 Social Enterprise Festival

The 2025 Social Enterprise Festival

Support businesses for good at this fun, family-friendly festival. Featuring stalls, workshops, food, talks and more!
16 Aug 2025
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman

Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman

A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
28 Aug 2025
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories

Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
7 Sep 2025
City of Sydney online book club: History Week

City of Sydney online book club: History Week

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration
25 Sep 2025
Sydney International EV AutoShow

Sydney International EV AutoShow

Australia's largest consumer EV event - explore and engage with the latest & greatest EV technology
31 Oct 2025
Attack the Block: screening + John Boyega Q&A

Attack the Block: screening + John Boyega Q&A

A special Q&A screening of British sci-fi cult classic Attack the Block, with John Boyega Q&A live on stage!
5 Nov 2025