Was, is and always will be ...
At our houses, museums, gardens or reading rooms
For exclusive Member events and experiences plus a range of year round benefits
Exhibitions, events, activations, celebrations and more
Celebrating five decades of extraordinary performances and unforgettable moments at the Sydney Opera House
Dive deep or just browse among our diverse and inspiring collections
We're on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW
Explore the past and imagine the future through immersive and interactive programs and resources, onsite and online
Discover past lives, events and stories in the places where they actually unfolded
A dedicated space for First Nations community, cultures and history
Wulli Wulli tenor Harold Blair AM was Australia’s first professionally trained Aboriginal opera singer. An honour he had to fight for.
Our supporters are a central part of our story and our success
For almost 15 years, a dedicated group of volunteers has gathered to sew, crochet, knit, embroider and stuff historically authentic soft furnishings for our houses
There’s no limit to the stories our houses, museums and collections can tell
Once word spread about the newly built Rose Seidler House in 1950, it was the ‘most talked about house in Sydney’
From magnificent colonial style buildings to iconic modern designed spaces, we have a venue ready for you
Unique and spectacular spaces for your next event or occasion
Information and resources for managing, storing and transferring government records
Making history every day
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