History

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

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

An ever-changing display of remarkable items from the State Library’s collection.

An exhibition showcasing sketches and photographs created by Guy Warren during his military service.

Explores Australia’s history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery in 1833

See the extraordinary story of the Dunera told through moving artworks and objects

Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with Fullerton Hotel's resident guide

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

Explores the harrowing impacts of the 2022 floods in Lismore told through the lens of photographer Natalie Grono.

There is power in conversations, particularly when it comes to the topic of mental health and wellbeing.

New feature exhibition on the Royal Australian Navy at the Anzac Memorial.

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

This exhibition introduces Dupain’s modernist approach to photography in a series of candid shots.

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.

The Mummy Room and Pharaonic Obsessions exhibitions

Discover what makes The Rocks tick on a Sydney heritage walk

Discover all there is to know about Sydney on only 4 hours

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

Wander through hidden alleys and laneways and hear stories about the many characters and rogues that called The Rocks home

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

Take a dip into one of Sydney’s most interesting true-crime stories

Explore the deep history of Snow Peak from Niigata, Japan, a company dating back more than 65 years.

Visit Australia’s oldest Parliament for a day packed with free, fun activities for families and kids aged 4 to 12 years.

These school holidays, get hands-on in the garden and learn about how gardens were used in the past

Explore this city's notorious colonial beginnings as we unpack it's colourful convict heritage in the Rocks & Quay

Sample a range of regional Chinese snacks while discovering Chinatown's secrets

Join Tony Maniaty to explore the shock impact of photography on the 19th-century French art world and beyond.

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

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

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

Get off the beaten track to see a different side of Sydney!

Join us on a fascinating tour that unearths the rich secrets some of Sydney's most historical suburbs

Go where the locals go

Hit the ground running with this super immersive and inspiring introduction to the worlds most beautiful city

In October, join Museums of History NSW for Sydney Craft Week at Elizabeth Bay House!

A fun and engaging conversation about his latest novel 'Storm Child'

Led by distinguished scholars & researchers, enjoy in-depth insights into artworks & artists at the Art Gallery of NSW

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

Discover remarkable models and learn about the skilled artisans behind them and their impact across diverse industries

Delve deeper into the history and architecture of the Anzac Memorial with our Twilight Tours.

Join us on an unforgettable journey to Byzantium, as inspired by the poetry of William Butler Yeats.

A twisted true crime exploration of Paddington's peculiar past, terrace lined streets and historic corner pubs

Architect Tone Wheeler, leads a fundraiser walk of Surry Hills showing almost a complete history of its' building types.

Seasoned sleuth? Excited amateur? Explore our collection of first edition Murder Mystery books during Rare Books Week.

Join Archivists Dominique Novak d’Hennin and Naomi Crago for a delightful dive into hidden treasures this Rare Book Week

An enchanting lunchtime talk with Nardi Simpson about her new book 'The Belburd'

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

A number of Australia's best antiquarian book dealers exhibiting rare books, maps, ephemera & artworks.

Join us for a talk by Assistant Professor Fang Yu Hu about assimilating Han Taiwanese under Japanese rule

Join the Anzac Memorial for one of the last public performances of Devoted Service.

Come and explore Portugal with us in this travel talks lecture

Step into the shadowy corners of Sydney's past for a spine-chilling evening of rum and crime led by Max Burns-McRuvie

Discover the architecture of Pyrmont and learn about its history in a ninety-minute walk with a trained AAA volunteer

Come and explore Scandanavia with us in this travel talks lecture

Join us in the Museum for this unmissable conversation between Holocaust survivor Jack and Museum Educator, Dr Kip Green

Embark on a local culinary journey with Elana Benjamin as she shares recipes and stories from the backstreets of Bondi.

Explore the Memorial building at night and hear words from our past brought to life.

Come and explore Bulgaria and Romania with us in this travel talks lecture

This event will launch Spigelman’s book ‘Blue Eyes Wide Open’, written to introduce young readers to the Holocaust.

A tribute to Liesje, the little Dutch girl who went into hiding

Join us at the Museum for this lecture about the “1960 Swastika Epidemic”.

Architect Stephen Jolson will present his design for Memorial Room in the new Melbourne Holocaust Museum.

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Soprano Ayako Ohtake shares beautiful and well-known art songs from Japan

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