Sydney Open

Sydney Fish Market
Sydney Open Series
Tour

Architect-led tours of the new Sydney Fish Market

Join us on a tour of the new Sydney Fish Market and hear from the designers and architects behind this major civic landmark, 3XN GXN in association with BVN Architecture and ASPECT Studios

Saturday 18 April 9am–10am
Macquarie Lightstation
Sydney Open Series
Tour

Tours of Macquarie Lightstation

Explore the iconic Macquarie Lightstation, home to Australia’s first lighthouse. Join us to uncover the fascinating story behind its construction and its vital role in shaping Australia’s maritime history

Saturday 21 March 10am–11am
White Bay Power Station
Sydney Open Series
Tour

White Bay Power Station Behind-the-Scenes Tours

As part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney, go behind the scenes at Sydney’s longest-serving power station, at White Bay

Saturday 18 April 12pm–1.15pm
The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney
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Sydney Open 2025 Members Competition winner

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

Sydney Open 2023 volunteer group photo
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Volunteer for Sydney Open 2025

Sydney Open is Australia’s premier architectural event. It’s when Museums of History NSW opens the doors of many of Sydney’s most significant buildings for fans of architecture and heritage to explore

View from the Sirius building
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Sydney Open Adaptive Reuse 2024 Members Competition winner

On the day of Sydney Open, the winner of our members competition, H K of Redfern, and a guest enjoyed a very special personal tour of the Sirius building

Luna Park with lights on

Sydney Open Series

Building on the Sydney Open program, this series offers talks, workshops, and tours throughout the year, with a focus on history, architecture, design innovation, sustainability, and heritage

Sydney Open 6/11/2022. Picture James Horan for Sydney Living Museums
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Volunteer at Sydney Open 2023

Applications are now open to volunteer at Australia’s premier open building event

Two Point Perspective: Sydney social housing

In this podcast presenters Rebecca Hawcroft and Kieran McInerney chat with architectural historian and heritage specialist Dr Noni Boyd and architect Dr Michael Zanardo