Museums of History New South Wales

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There’s plenty happening every day at our museums, historic houses and gardens, with entry free for all!

Learning

Explore our curriculum-linked programs, excursions and resources for stages 1 to 6. Inquire or book now

Annual Appeal: Interpreting our Past

For the first time in more than two decades, the Justice & Police Museum is embarking on a bold transformation that reimagines how stories of justice, crime and community are told

Strategy 2025-2030

Our first MHNSW five-year Strategy marks a new chapter of immense possibility

A spotlight on mould

Mould is one of the last things you want to find on records, but it can occur in any collection. Poor ventilation, high humidity or weather events can all contribute. Learn how you can identify mould and manage small outbreaks

Iconic treasure published online

We are thrilled to announce the online publication of the ‘Old Register’ from the State Archives Collection

New ways to explore Vaucluse House and its gardens

We’ve been working on two exciting new projects to make Vaucluse House and its grounds more accessible, offering visitors flexible and inclusive ways to connect with this remarkable estate

Sydney Open 2025 Members Competition winner

The winner of our Sydney Open 2025 Members Competition took home the ultimate Sydney Open prize package.

A creative fortnight at Bundanon

Jackie Streit, winner of the Meroogal Women’s Art Prize 2024, reflects on her inspiring two-week artist residency at Bundanon

Shipshape: conserving a model of the Princess of Tasmania

Learn how our conservators addressed metal corrosion on a striking 1950s ship model in the State Archives Collection

From Water Police Office to museum

The complex that now houses the Justice & Police Museum was once one of the colony’s busiest legal hubs, with a daily parade of offenders – and the odd goat. Additions and improvements mark the evolution of the site’s function as courts and police station

Creatives selected for inaugural Caroline Simpson Library Creative Residency

Two creatives selected for the inaugural Caroline Simpson Library Creative Residency program