This is a rare opportunity to see some of the hidden treasures of St Michael & St John’s Cathedral.

Join Joy Bryan, daughter of Mr Arthur Newling Swain and Council’s resident gardener Adam for a guided walk and talk through Swain Gardens, followed by a morning tea on the tennis lawn.

Award winning podcast, documentary maker and musician, Simon Reich, has created "Bonegilla - The migrants journey”, which immerses you in a world of hardships endured by war ravaged migrants and their brave pursuit of a better life in Australia.

Discover one of the hidden gems of Sydney’s North Shore. Eryldene is the former home of Professor EG Waterhouse and his family. The house was built and its garden created early last century and there you will find one of Australia’s most important collections of camellias.

This exhibition features the watercolour sketchbook of Henry Grant Lloyd, who travelled extensively through NSW and beyond, in the 1860’s and 70’s. He captured landscape scenes in watercolour of the regions he visited, which are now historically significant.

Discover Sydney’s dark past on a true crime walking tour. Uncover notorious crime scenes, daring heists, and the city’s infamous underworld. Step into the violent era of razor-wielding gangsters, where brutal power struggles and bloody turf wars shaped Sydney’s history.

Exhibition: Co-operative Stores

Co-operative Societies were the retail heart of the Hunter Valley and could be found across the Lower Hunter from 1887 to 1980. More than stores, they became social and cultural institutions whose members felt a deep sense of loyalty to them

History, crime, and mystery collide in Dark Stories' walking tours! Step back in time and explore Australia’s true crime past on immersive, storytelling-driven experiences in your city.

Artist Helene Leane draws inspiration from Dungog Museum's ornate National Cash Register in her exhibition "Bing Bang Ring. Cash is King!" Her vibrant interpretation of this historical artifact offers a contemporary perspective on the museum's collection, creating a dialogue between past and present.

Enjoy twilight at May Gibbs' harbourside house in Neutral Bay. At this special after hours event you will be able to watch the sunset over the water from May’s garden, take a guided tour of the historic house and picnic on the lawn. BYO picnic.

A century after students carved their initials and words into two large cedar school desks from Scone Grammar School, these historic artifacts located at Scone Museum were reimagined through the This Here Then Now Museum activation program by Arts Upper Hunter's cultural program Creative Valleys.

Fully operational steam bay display, Hay baler working display - belt driven, Start-ups of 25HP Marshall Engine - Air start, Eagle Creek Pump R & T engine, show & Shine,

The Lancefield Mechanics' Institute invite you on a walking tour of Lancefield to discover the township's early history and uncover layers over time.

Kevan’s work is wide ranging including portraits of rock and pop icons and celebrities.

A multimedia exhibition of images, models and demonstrations bringing to life Mosman’s maritime history.

St Matthews Anglican Parish Windsor and the Hawkesbury community proudly celebrating the Bicentennial of the Frances Greenway - William Cox built Rectory and Stables.

Church service, open house, continuous Devonshire tea in the gardens, talks on the history by noted historians.

Explore all things ghostly as we visit Sydney's most haunted pubs. Hear about the notorious Rocks Push, vanishing sailors and the Woman In Black. You will discover the seedy underworld of Australia's original seaport.

Venture back to historic Sydney. A time when prisoners were the law, public executions were commonplace and the Rocks Push ruled the street.

Goulburn is steeped in history, offering a unique glimpse into Australia’s past. From heritage buildings to local museums, there is plenty to discover. Take a stroll through our charming streets and immerse yourself in the stories that shaped our community with our Self-Guided Heritage Tour.

Join us for an immersive walking tour through Sydney's iconic City Circle stations, where history, intrigue, and urban legends intertwine. This tour will take you through the stations while uncovering their hidden stories, including ghost platforms, wartime secrets, and visionary transport plans.

A car display of approximately 100 Rolls Royce and Bentley motor vehicles spanning 100 years of development.
Gold coin donation towards Westpac Rescue Helicopter service.
Newcastle Foreshore Park 18th of May 2025 until 2 pm