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
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
