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Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, by the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi filmmaker and photographer Michael Riley (1960–2004), is a 20-minute digital film on display at the Museum of Sydney that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation
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Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, by the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi filmmaker and photographer Michael Riley (1960–2004), is a 20-minute digital film on display at the Museum of Sydney that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation
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We're on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW
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Collections on Tour
We're on the road again, sharing our stories with the people of regional NSW
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Alexander Riley, legendary Aboriginal police tracker
The remarkable talents of Aboriginal trackers who worked for NSW Police in the 20th century are featured in a display at the Justice & Police Museum
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Alexander Riley, legendary Aboriginal police tracker
The remarkable talents of Aboriginal trackers who worked for NSW Police in the 20th century are featured in a display at the Justice & Police Museum
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Stitching for our house museums
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
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Stitching for our house museums
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
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Hyde Park Barracks – the convict years
In 1788, the penal colony of New South Wales was established on the Country of the Gadigal people
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Hyde Park Barracks – the convict years
In 1788, the penal colony of New South Wales was established on the Country of the Gadigal people
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News

Visitor & Interpretation Officers x 3

Engage with our diverse visitors and share with them stories of our remarkable site! As a VIO you will be part of a passionate team with the opportunity to gain insightful knowledge of our unique museums and houses

7 Apr 2025

A visitor looking out from the balcony at the Registrar General's Building on the Sydney Open Sunday Program 2019

Sydney Open 2025: expressions of interest for building partners

Expressions of interest are now open to join Sydney Open 2025 as a building partner

2 Apr 2025

Nevra Winter prepares to lay bricks at Convict Escapades

Macquarie Street Adventure

The Macquarie Street Adventure is a full day of activities held along Macquarie Street, bringing together the NSW Parliament, Museums of History NSW and the State Library of NSW

28 Mar 2025

Rouse Hill Estate – what’s been going on?

The conservation works are up and running at Rouse Hill Estate! The scaffolds are up, allowing the team to look closely at windows and roofs

11 Mar 2025

Love in the Library – Members Hour at the Caroline Simpson Library

In February, to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Collections Discovery Assistant Mel Flyte shared with our members expressions of love discovered in the Caroline Simpson Library

3 Mar 2025

Bullion Bar and Dining launches at The Mint

The 200-year-old Mint building has welcomed a new dining era with the launch of Bullion Bar and Dining, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney opening on the first floor

17 Feb 2025

Call for participants: Hope Garden by Hiromi Tango

Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce a dramatic new art installation, 'Hope', by renowned multidisciplinary artist Hiromi Tango, to be displayed at the Hyde Park Barracks from 11 April 2025

16 Jan 2025

Dr Aaron De Souza (standing, right), Research Manager at Museums of History NSW, presenting archaeological artefacts from the site of Australia’s first Government House

Exploring the archaeology of the first Government House

Donors joined Dr Aaron De Souza, Research Manager at Museums of History NSW, for a fascinating bespoke talk and behind-the-scenes viewing of a selection of the more than 140,000 archaeological finds from the site of Australia’s first Government House

19 Dec 2024

Estate at Vaucluse House wedding reception

2024 Wedding Industry Awards win for Estate Vaucluse House

Estate Vaucluse House has won the Greater Sydney Wedding Venue – Historic Venue category at the 2024 Wedding Industry Awards

18 Dec 2024