Museum of Sydney
Now showing
Featured exhibition
Coomaditchie: The Art of Place
Experience community life by the ocean through the works of First Nations artists in Coomaditchie: The Art of Place at the Museum of Sydney. These loving and lyrical artworks, which include paintings, ceramics and screen-prints, speak of life in and around the settlement of Coomaditchie, its history, ecology and local Dreaming stories
Saturday 30 March
Workshop
'My World' animation workshop with Studio Gilay
Discover the world of animation in this hands-on workshop for kids led by Studio Gilay
Monday 20 January 10.30am–12.30pm
Film
Through a Blak Lens: The work, influences and legacy of Michael Riley
Join us for a film program that explores the contributions and influence of the late Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi artist Michael Riley (1960-2004)
Sunday 12 January 2pm–3.30pm
Tour
Sin City: Sydney Crime Stories
Visit real crime scenes from the past and hear the stories behind the crimes
Sunday 23 March 10.30am–12.30pm
Now showing
Exhibition
Beauty Rich and Rare
Immerse yourself in a 180-degree visual experience depicting Australia’s unique flora and fauna, collected by Sir Joseph Banks on HMB Endeavour in 1770
Saturday 7 December
Permanent display
Edge of Trees
This site-specific piece commissioned for the forecourt of the Museum of Sydney at its opening in 1995 was created by artists Fiona Foley and Janet Laurence
Sunday 1 January
Permanent display
First Fleet Ships
This display explores the journey, arrival and first contacts of this fleet’s largely unwilling human cargo
Sunday 1 January
First Nations
Do touch
We all know we can’t touch collection objects or artworks displayed in museums. However, the new display Cast in cast out by First Nations artist Dennis Golding at the Museum of Sydney includes a ‘do touch’ element