The QVB History Tour takes you on a journey to uncover a story of resilience, culture, and progress as you explore one of Sydney's most iconic historical buildings. Built in 1898 as a monument to the long reigning monarch, you will learn about the Queen Victoria Building's creation, near destruction and modern day preservation.

Come & hear the stories unearthed from this unique region of the Northern Goldfields. Families brought together across the miles from Europe to the Goldfields. Some then split apart by mining accidents, perishing, war & death. Heartache & music, sly-grog shops & spaghetti eating competitions.

What is the history behind the old Tudor style house at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville?
Join us during the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival to discover the history and uses of this amazing building in one of our tours.

Join us for the Unearthed Stories Evening, and uncover strange, spooky, and magical tales of the past through objects and stories from the Georges River Libraries and Hurstville Museum & Gallery collections.

Take a journey through time from swimming at Little Coogee on the river to Lake Parramatta and the development of Public Baths and Pools.
The social changes will be explored as well as the story and history of public pools in Parramatta.

The Muttama Hall is unique in spirit and history. It was built after World War 1 to provide a venue for meetings, social and commemorative events. The Muttama Hall is a registered war memorial, as are its Roll of Honour Boards. Recent grants have enabled the hall much needed restoration.

Do you have a story to share about living in Georges River? As part of the Australian Heritage Festival we’re inviting you and your families to learn how to document your own oral histories and add to our local studies collections.

Discover incredible history and explore beautifully restored heritage-listed buildings at Parramatta North. Heritage Day offers a fantastic free day out for the whole family with live music, great food, market stalls, and children's activities.

Explore fashionable silhouettes from the National Trust NSW collection, from a 1740s yellow silk gown, through the bustle era and leg-of-mutton sleeves to the mini dresses of the 1960s. This exhibition celebrates statement sleeves, striking skirts, and the undergarments that helped to create them.

Join the Perthville Neighbourhood Group members to hear a brief history of the Church, Sunday School and Cemetery from 1863 to 2018.

Lively power-point presentation that takes you on a journey 'unearthing' intriguing stories from beyond the graves of many that lie within Parramatta's seven historic cemeteries.

Join this heritage walk that highlights how the NSW Government's planning polices threatens Killara's heritage and environment. Discover what’s at stake.

Join experienced tour guide and heritage tourism specialist, Kerima-Gae, on a fully guided tour by mini-bus, which can access narrow streets and lane ways, where she will 'unearth' a wealth of Parramatta's 'historical gems'.

Step into a world where history unfolds before your eyes! Discover a fascinating array of artefacts and objects, from a bugle found on the battlefield of France, to fragile scientific slides and ancient Neolithic tools.

This is a rare opportunity to learn the fascinating history of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Explore the three floors, meet one of our local carillonists and enjoy the playing of the instrument from within the clavier room.

Relax in armchair comfort at the Seniors Centre to enjoy the stories from April's Cemetery Wander.

The award winning Bathurst Rail Museum brings the rich social history of Bathurst and our story as a railway town to life, with personal recollections and interesting artefacts. Explore the stories of local people connected to the Railways, past and present, who have contributed to making Bathurst t

Join this heritage walk that highlights how the NSW Government's planning polices threatens Gordon's heritage and environment. Discover what’s at stake.

Norman Lindsay Gallery celebrates its classic heritage with a vintage fair. The gallery grounds will come alive with vintage stalls and displays, and Antiques Roadshow will be onsite to value your vintage treasures.

Explore the extraordinary life of Hamilton Hume, one of Australia’s pioneering explorers, at this special 200th Anniversary Exhibition

The Friends of Ethel Turner will host boutique tours of historic 'Woodlands' Killara on Sunday 18th May. We'll be sharing 'Woodlands' rich heritage and stories of past resident and blue plaque recipient, Ethel Turner, and her classic novel, 'Seven Little Australians'.