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Special event
Dream Feast – Vivid Food
Activate your senses at Dream Feast, a communal dining experience where food, music, moving image and history come together in the historic and atmospheric surrounds of The Mint in Sydney for Vivid Food 2026
Tuesday 2 June 6pm–8.45pm
Talk
Contested Ground: Archaeology and Urban Development
What do we do with the artefacts? Caring for our archaeological heritage
Wednesday 20 May 6pm–7pm
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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
The mysterious O.S.B.
One item in the Caroline Simpson Library Collection has been capturing our attention recently: a beautifully illustrated catalogue of electric light fittings, identified only by a mysterious insignia on the cover – the initials ‘O.S.B.’
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Iconic treasure published online
We are thrilled to announce the online publication of the ‘Old Register’ from the State Archives Collection
Rustic adornment: design imitating nature
Rustic design style evokes nature by imitating organic forms such as tree branches, flowers and animals, and incorporates natural textures like wood and stone
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
Online talk
Catalogues of Lost Dreams
House contents have been sold by auction in Sydney for over 200 years. Discover the gossip behind these sales and view auction catalogues
Friday 31 July 10.30am–11.30am