What’s on
Exhibitions and events at Museum of Sydney
Events
Workshop
Weaving the Colours of Country
In NAIDOC Week 2025, join us for a creative, intergenerational workshop with Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Tuesday 8 July 11am–3pm
Workshop
Spinning Threads of Knowledge
In NAIDOC Week this year, join Gumbaynggirr textile artist Sancia Ridgeway for an intergenerational workshop where you’ll learn how to spin yarn
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Thursday 10 July 11am–3pm
Workshop
Collage workshops for kids
Join the Sydney Collage Society for a hands-on workshop inspired by Joan Ross’s immersive digital artwork 'Let’s party like it’s 1815'
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Tuesday 15 July 10.30am–12pm
Tour
Convict Sydney Walking Tour
Join one of our knowledgeable and expert Guides in a tour of Convict Sydney
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Wednesday 13 August 10.30am–12.30pm
Displays
Featured display
Madjeri
Madjeri (pronounced mud-jer-ee) is the Dharawal word for canoe or small floating vessel
Saturday 3 August
Featured display
Eora by Michael Riley
Eora, by the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi filmmaker and photographer Michael Riley (1960–2004), is a 20-minute digital film that tells the story of Sydney’s First Nations people – before and after colonisation
Saturday 7 December
Permanent display
First Fleet Ships
This display explores the journey, arrival and first contacts of this fleet’s largely unwilling human cargo
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Sunday 1 January
Permanent display
Yura Nura: People & Country
Yura Nura: People & Country presents contemporary Aboriginal reflections on the history of Sydney and colonisation
Corner Phillip and Bridge streets, Sydney NSW 2000
Saturday 1 April