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.
The first state art museum retrospective of one of Australia’s great artistic visionaries
The annual Future Fashion exhibition will open at Powerhouse Castle Hill on 2 August, showcasing the stand-out collections of final year graduates from Sydney’s leading fashion and design institutions.
A celebration of family and community across painting, video, photography and installation. Read our review here.
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.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be opening their doors for a ‘Sensory Session'.
Key works from the Kaldor Collection feature in an exhibition space created by Thomas Demand. Read our review.
Presenting the work of early-career artists living and working in Australia, aged 35 years and under.
Torres Strait artist Brian Robinson uses painting, printmaking, sculpture and design to encompass the region’s mythology, cosmology and spirituality.
A presentation of recent and new installations by Yasmin Smith.
Make yourself at home in an underground art park. Read our review here.
Check off Christmas in style at The Grounds!
See nature in a whole new light in The 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year, a South Australian Museum exhibition.
These works by Australian women artists are both a celebration and a challenge.
Sydney Tower Eye offers a chance to stand at Sydney's highest point and see the New South Wales capital with high-powered binoculars.
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.
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.
Early Birds provides a reduced sensory, relaxed and supportive environment prior to the Museum opening to the wider public for the day.
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.
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.
Introduce your little ones to the magic of Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker – a festive, interactive ballet for children aged 3+.
This is Bluey’s Big Play, for real life.
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.
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!
Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its Broadway debut, Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady returns to the Sydney Opera House.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Join the Museums of History NSW for a vibrant street party to celebrate the completion of a once-in-a-generation conservation project at Susannah Place, located in the heart of The Rocks.
Making young learners and curious visitors on a journey, Same Like Yesterday: Virlkuthalypila and Other Stories from Our Country brings Adnyamathanha culture to life through vibrant illustrations, songs and Dreamtime storytelling.
Bring the whole family for a journey through history at Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park Barracks museum.
A night of musical grandeur with the Opera Australia Orchestra and Chorus in full force.
A full day of hands-on science for all ages.
This Spring school holidays, Taronga Zoo Sydney is opening its gates after hours for a magical new event for families and friends. Read our review here.
Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-innovative Mario the Maker Magician leads you through an explosion of handmade art and robot magic for all ages.
Powerhouse presents a special edition of Sydney Science Festival in collaboration with International Astronautical Congress and the Australian Space Agency for IAC 2025 Space Week, coming to Sydney for the first time this September-October.
Madame Tussauds Sydney’s new Taylor Swift wax figure will celebrate The Tortured Poets Department era, as part of the global entertainment brand’s biggest launch to date!
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf has announced the finalists for the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s most prestigious award for small-scale sculpture.
Ku-ring-gai’s Sculpture Trail celebrates sustainable Art in the Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden.
Join us for a day filled with vibrant art, captivating dance, dynamic music, delicious food and fun free activities for all ages.
Join three unlikely friends on a cosmic journey filled with music, puppets, and laughter in this family-friendly adventure celebrating identity, friendship, and the joy of being different.
Experience pure joy at the Sydney Dog Lovers Festival! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our canine friends. Whether you’re a proud pooch parent, a passionate dog enthusiast, or just love being around happy, wagging tails, this is the event of the year for you!
Purr for Joy at the Sydney Cat Lovers Festival! Join us for Australia’s only educational and truly immersive celebration of our feline friends! Whether you’re a devoted cat parent, a passionate cat enthusiast, or simply enchanted by whiskered wonders, this is the ultimate event for you!
Enjoy the magic of a German Winter Christmas Market featuring lantern walks, marshmallow roasting, a magical Winter Wonderland & an array of market & food stalls including a Glühwein Hut.
Cumberland City Council’s premier and award-winning Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival returns this August. Held over 9 enchanting days, Auburn Botanic Gardens transforms into a canopy of delicate pink blossoms combined with Japanese culture, cuisine and creativity.
La révolution is BACK, Sydney! Join us for 4 days of French Food, Wine & Art, right in the heart of Sydney, featuring exclusive experiences:
NAIDOC Week (6–13 July) is a time to celebrate First Nations cultures, history and achievements. This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.
City of Wonder is an interactive workshop for families and kids that fosters creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration in an engaging and inclusive way.
Are you looking for fun things to do with the kids in Sydney during the school holidays? The Australian Museum (AM) offers a range of educational activities to keep your kids entertained.