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Donors’ special viewing of conservation works at Vaucluse House
On a perfect autumn day in late May, Museums of History NSW donors attended a special behind-the-scenes presentation to learn about the conservation works currently underway on the waterfall, ponds and stone-lined rill (creek) in the grounds of Vaucluse House
5 Jun 2025
Student research fellowship
Museums of History NSW is delighted to announce that applications for the inaugural Museums of History NSW Dr Zeny Edwards OAM Student Research Fellowship are now open
12 May 2025
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
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
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
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