Life Chronicles: An immersive VR journey through the Earth’s history
Life Chronicles in Sydney takes you on a breathtaking journey through the Earth's history, from the origins of life 3.5 billion years ago to the rise of humans.
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Life Chronicles in Sydney takes you on a breathtaking journey through the Earth's history, from the origins of life 3.5 billion years ago to the rise of humans.
Colour is transformative, magical and political.
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Read our review here.
Australian Reptile Park offers the opportunity to see virtually every Aussie creature, from the cute kangaroos to the crafty komodo dragons, making it a unique and exciting wildlife experience.
Dive deep into Australia's connection to the seas at the Maritime Museum, and immerse yourself in an ocean of interactive exhibits and aquatic attractions. Step aboard a submarine and discover the stealthy world of underwater warfare, before taking the fight to the surface as you clamber onto the HMAS Vampire navy destroyer. See beautiful art exhibitions, be blown away by the museum's 3D cinema, and enjoy a whole raft of other activities.
Discover rare and beautiful works by leading contemporary artists, from the Library’s little-known collection of artists’ books.
Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.
Presenting the work of early-career artists living and working in Australia, aged 35 years and under.
A presentation of recent and new installations by Yasmin Smith.
Make yourself at home in an underground art park. Read our review here.
See nature in a whole new light in The 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition.
Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.
In the Eye of the Giant by Kate Mitchell takes the form of a slowly ascending digital scroll. The moving-image work, commissioned for the large screen in the Naala Badu atrium, visualises seven emotional states that shape the artist’s practice.
This exhibition is the first of its kind in a major Australian museum and is presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series 2025–26.
Opening in December 2025, Unearthed will display a fascinating selection of objects excavated from the site.
Dig It! will deliver a rich, multisensory, family-friendly experience that invites you to experience the excitement and challenges of archaeological excavation for yourself.
Ready to discover Australia's wild side? The new and reimagined Surviving Australia exhibition is now open - bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever!
An immersive, interactive experience where every builder, dreamer, and problem–solver discovers the power of imagination.
Museum of Illusions, the world’s largest and fastest-growing chain of private museums, will make its Australian debut this summer with the opening of Museum of Illusions Sydney, an interactive world where the impossible becomes possible and curiosity knows no bounds.
DigiPark is a 19-room immersive attraction inside Westfield Sydney packed with plenty of great multi-sensory experiences: holographic tunnels, cosmic mirror mazes, glowing planet rooms, interactive graffiti walls, and more.
It was a huge hit when it stomped into Sydney in 2024 selling-out every show to rave reviews but this summer, DinoFest will up the ante with even more live-action dinosaurs that are guaranteed to thrill.
From sunset to twilight, join us at the highest point in Sydney to experience some of Australia’s most compelling musicians perform an immersive three-hour set, soundtracking Sydney Harbour’s golden hour. Food and drinks will also be available to purchase by Aplenty and Lo-Fi Wines.
The Twilight at Taronga Summer Concert Series is an annual summer ritual bringing together world-class live music, breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, and the power to protect Australia’s iconic native wildlife – and it begins on Friday February 6 for five back-to-back weekends at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Retired Laughing is a hilarious revue-style comedy for “people of a certain age.”
Retired Laughing is a hilarious revue-style comedy for “people of a certain age.”
Retired Laughing is a hilarious revue-style comedy for “people of a certain age.”
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
The 25th Biennale of Sydney will take place 14th March to 14th June 2026 - more info coming soon.
This is Bluey’s Big Play, for real life.
Experience the world premiere film-to-concert performance of DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon 2, winner of the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film and that rare sequel that’s a worthy successor to the original!
This exhibition of new work by Dharug artist Billy Bain reflects on the migration of the long-finned eel – a passage from saltwater to freshwater that mirrors his own path of cultural return.
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
The Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2026 brings together 11 artists from across Australia who use a range of materials – pastel, pencil, watercolour, ceramic, light and thread – to channel drawing’s intimate potential.
From indelible visions of the outlaw Ned Kelly to epic portrayals of Central Australia, Nolan redefined perceptions of place and nation in Australia’s cultural imagination.
The thrilling, internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil production KOOZA is coming exclusively to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in 2026 under the much-loved iconic Big Top, with tickets on sale from 10am Thursday 13 November 2025.
John Farnham. King of Pop. Australian hero. The voice of a generation.
Experience the Museum in a reduced-sensory, tranquil, and supportive atmosphere before it opens to the public for the day.
Yabun Festival is the largest one-day gathering and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in Australia, held annually on 26th of January upon the traditional lands of the Gadigal people in Sydney.
Enjoy free entry at Australia’s only public museum dedicated to living artists and immerse yourself in exhibitions, talks, tours, and hands-on activities.
Our free, fun-filled festival for kids and families returns to the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026.
This is Bluey’s Big Play, for real life.
In this whirlwind of storytelling, R.A. Spratt (best selling author of Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins), will be performing her favourite Christmas tales.
For over 40 years, Carols in the Domain has brought together some of Australia’s biggest stars to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Tens of thousands gather in Sydney’s beautiful Domain, while millions more tune in from across the country via Channel 7 and 7plus to enjoy the festive magic from home.
For the first time in Australia, four world-class illusionists - Adam Trent (USA), Enzo Weyne (FR), Andrew Basso (ITL) and Gabriella Lester (RSA) - unite as The Horsemen, transforming the magic of the films into a live stage spectacle with never-before-seen feats of wonder.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.
Dive into an Underworld Adventure with SpongeBob at SEA LIFE Aquariums!
Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour is set to be the epicentre of Sydney’s most exciting Christmas festival this December.
The whole family is invited to step into Creature by Box of Birds/Stalker Theatre – a free, interactive experience that brings the Australian bush to life.
Our newly refurbished Macquarie Street Building will reopen to the public on Tuesday 9 December. We hope you’ll join us at 9 am as we cut the ribbon to mark this historic moment.
Early Birds provides a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment prior to the Museum opening to the wider public for the day.
Avengers, assemble! Experience Marvel’s Infinity Saga like never before, with this brand-new film concert spanning 23 movies in one unforgettable event, with music performed live by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Enjoy choirs singing carols under the Martin Place Christmas tree.
Step into the festive wonderland at Sydney Zoo.
The tallest Christmas tree in NSW is decorated with more than 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star and 330 specially created glossy baubles.
Sydney Writers’ Festival will present its first Family Day as part of the new year-round program at the State Library of NSW on Sunday 23 November 2025.
To celebrate the release of Universal's Wicked: For Good, only in cinemas 20 November 2025, the highly-anticipated sequel to the spellbinding Wicked movie, Westfield Chatswood invites guests to capture a beautiful, heartfelt photo inspired by the themes of friendship, sisterhood and transformation at the heart of the film's story.
Sydney Tower Eye offers a chance to stand at Sydney's highest point and see the New South Wales capital with high-powered binoculars.
Christmas is coming early to the Hunter Valley. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest Christmas lights display, Hunter Valley Gardens’ Christmas Lights Spectacular, returns Friday 7th November 2025, running through to 26th January 2026 (closed Christmas Day), with more lights, installations, and festive spirit than ever before.
Affordable Art Fair is returning to Australia’s biggest city in 2025, and we are delighted to announce our new home in the iconic arts precinct at Carriageworks.
These works by Australian women artists are both a celebration and a challenge.
A free event celebrating Parramatta’s history and heritage!
Get ready for a spine-tingling experience like no other! This Halloween, Paddy’s is transforming into a world of eerie enchantment for the whole family.
Explore a showcase of Australia’s best established and emerging artists and craftspeople.
Taking over Sydney Town Hall from 10am to 4pm, Japan Expo is a family-friendly event and will feature exhibitors, offering authentic Japanese products at a discounted rate, the latest tourism information, plus fun cultural demonstrations, interactive workshops, stage performance and installation. Japan is under one roof!
Check off Christmas in style at The Grounds!
Hay St Market at Paddy's is turning into a Bavarian brauhaus for a three day Oktoberfest celebration (17-19 October).
Sculpture by the Sea will return to Bondi in 2025 as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition.