Museum of Sydney
Various dates
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 26 January 2pm–3pm
Now showing
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
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
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
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Exploring the archaeology of the first Government House
Donors joined Dr Aaron De Souza, Research Manager at Museums of History NSW, for a fascinating bespoke talk and behind-the-scenes viewing of a selection of the more than 140,000 archaeological finds from the site of Australia’s first Government House
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
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
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