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What's On
Sedition Festival 2019 is a celebration of public art and protest in the 1970s — a compelling, immersive art event focused on the Sydney underground.
A collection of images from the Deadly Awards captured by Jamie James from 1994-2013.
A new project by Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones, who has collaborated with four Sydney elders — Uncle Chicka, Aunty Esme, Aunty Sandra and Uncle Dennis — to tell a very personal story of Aboriginal Sydney.
A personal look at children’s lives during the First World War.
Marking the UNESCO International Year of Indigenous Languages, this exhibition builds on the Library's historical collections with stories of resilience and achievement from communities throughout NSW.
Thousands of people travel now through Central Station every day, but how many know what once lay beneath it? Dead Central will take you on a journey back to 19th century Sydney, to rediscover a place you thought you knew.
A showcase of the State Library’s little known and rarely seen collections of high-impact, attention-grabbing poster art of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
An ever changing selection of fascinating items from the Library's extraordinary collection.
More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.
Sculpture busts, miniature portraits, ceramics, coins, medals, cutlery, teacups, typewriters, convict bricks and much more!
Every Friday one of our Curators will take you through our exhibitions paying attention to their favourite items and sharing stories from the collections.
Love the weekly ritual of The Saturday Paper Quiz? Now trivia fans can come together for a grand night of quizzing, hosted by The Saturday Paper’s Quiz compiler and deputy editor, Cindy MacDonald.
The Sydney Language Festival is a cultural and educational event devoted to celebrating language diversity. Everyone is welcome!