History

The Australian Heritage Festival returns to NSW for its 44th year of celebrating heritage. 18 April - 19 May 2024

Photographs from the Sydney Municipal Council: 1901

Historic photographs, artworks and moving footage illustrate the history and evolution of Sydney’s Customs House

Convict and colonial history and puzzle tour

Inner city highlights

Stories about the history, construction and controversies of the bridge

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

Tour Sydney while learning its history in Spanish

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

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

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

More than 3,000 years in the making, discover over 180 ancient Egyptian treasures

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

400 photographs, 200 photographers, 3 centuries.

Join us for a conversation with Lucy Chladek as she shares experiences of being a child survivor of the Holocaust.

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

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

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

Stories from the Pacific

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

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

Showcasing the diversity of textiles from the Edo to early Showa period

Discover the story of Sydney on this expert-led walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions

Explore designing for diverse interiors in house museums and film sets with experts

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

Join us as Holocaust survivor Mark Spigelman shares how a graphic novel helped him better understand his family history.

Join HCNSW & a panel of historians who will discuss the art of crafting award-winning histories & captivating narratives

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

SHEN Jiawei's Retrospective Exhibition

Snaps and stories capturing our city’s changing face. A Sydney Writers' Festival 2024 event.

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

Journey through time and culture with 'Learning Curve: Mesoamerica - from the ancient Maya to magical realism' lectures

Sunset at the House

Exploring Colonial and Contemporary Sydney from the inside out.

Sydney's most elegant and diverse food tour

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

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

Aunty Brenda tells her story from being member of the Stolen Generation to her journey to rediscover her culture

If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.

Annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Servicemen and Servicewomen Commemoration Service

Join us for: Crimes, Quizzes, Cocktails and Connections

Come tour the updated building, reconnect with old friends, and reminisce about your time at The Girls & Boys Brigade

A night of spooky fun

Author Mirandi Riwoe will discuss research methods and the writing processes involved in writing a historical novel.

Inaugural service to commemorate Middle East Area of Operations between 2001 and 2021.

Anniversary of the cessation of hostilities in the Second World War

Commemoration service held in recognition of those who served in the Vietnam War

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