What's on
Events
7 December 5.30pm
Talk
Sails, Octopuses, and Telescopic Cranes
An evening celebrating the construction of the Sydney Opera House through a talk, panel discussion and virtual reality experience
8 December, 10.30am
Online talk
Webinar: Public Works photographs: an unsung treasure
The amazing quality and variety of the photographs taken by the Public Works Department is a testament to the photographers. This webinar will explore these images in depth
10 December, various times
Special event
Festivities at Vaucluse House
Ring in the holiday season at beautiful Vaucluse House
January School Holidays
Workshop
Convict Kids at Elizabeth Farm
Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids will discover what life was like in colonial times for a convict servant
January School Holidays
Workshop
Convict Kids at Vaucluse House
Join us for a hands-on workshop where kids will discover what life was like in colonial times for a convict servant
Sunday sessions
Special event
The People’s House: Sunday Sessions
This summer, join us at the Museum of Sydney for a fun, creative and captivating series of monthly activations for the whole family
14 Jan, 11 Feb, 3 Mar, 11am
Workshop
Let's Dance with Sydney Dance Company
This free dance class will get you energised on a Sunday morning as you shimmy on the outdoor dance floor
14 Jan, 11 Feb, 3 Mar, various times
Workshop
Sketching Sessions with Todd Fuller
Join artist Todd Fuller for a very special life-drawing lesson suitable for both seasoned creatives and those new to the practice
14 Jan, 10.30am & 12pm
Workshop
Paper crowns with Jeff McCann
Create unique paper crowns inspired by costumes that have graced the stage of the Sydney Opera House
11 Feb, 10.30am & 12pm
Workshop
Musical Garden Workshop with Junkyard Beats
In this lively, hands-on workshop using recycled materials, participants will be introduced to the world of Junkyard Beats
3 Mar, 10.30am & 1.30pm
Workshop
Telling Tales with Bell Shakespeare
Energetic, interactive and high-energy Shakespeare
21 March, 2pm
Tour
Members Tour: Wentworth Mausoleum
Members-only walking tour to the rarely opened Wentworth Mausoleum
On display
Featured display
Celebrating the centenary of The Astor, 1923–2023
An exploration of the concept, design and construction of this iconic Sydney landmark
Permanent display
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
Permanent display
Healing land, remembering Country
A powerful work by Kuku Yalanji artist Tony Albert
Permanent display
Yura Nura: People & Country
Yura Nura: People & Country presents contemporary Aboriginal reflections on the history of Sydney and colonisation
