when: 23 August 2024 - 30 June 2025 | venue: Australian National Maritime Museum | cost: FREE | address: 2 Murray Street, Darling Harbour | website: https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/chains-of-empire | tickets: https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawHz6ZxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZAJFLIn0MOMt-I_kmCQ36WkO4hbS7uVk4-AIwZ6vj3sUK99M4ljD58CgA_aem_x8iwT-X5pP2h9H5eSAM3lQ
published: 16 Jun 2025, 5 min read
Chains of Empire explores Australia's history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery across its empire in 1833.
Developed in collaboration with a team of Australia's leading historians from University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and the University of Melbourne, with First Nations guidance, this exhibit reveals the legacies of British slavery across Australia and highlights the real stories of the trials and suffering of indentured workers.Supported by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project DP200100094. Please note that this exhibit may be distressing for some visitors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the exhibit includes references to, and images of, ancestors who are deceased.Image: South Sea Islander women working in the sugar cane fields at Hambledon, Queensland, ca. 1891. (n.d.). State Library of Queensland. Curious about what else is happening at Darling Harbour? Discover more events and offers.
Content from UpNext.com.au. Please don't scrape website.
Chains of Empire explores Australia's history with Atlantic Ocean slave trade and the effects of Britain abolishing slavery across its empire in 1833.
Developed in collaboration with a team of Australia's leading historians from University of Western Australia, Edith Cowan University and the University of Melbourne, with First Nations guidance, this exhibit reveals the legacies of British slavery across Australia and highlights the real stories of the trials and suffering of indentured workers.Supported by the Australian Research Council Discovery Project DP200100094. Please note that this exhibit may be distressing for some visitors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that the exhibit includes references to, and images of, ancestors who are deceased.Image: South Sea Islander women working in the sugar cane fields at Hambledon, Queensland, ca. 1891. (n.d.). State Library of Queensland. Curious about what else is happening at Darling Harbour? Discover more events and offers.
Go see Chains Of Empire At The Australian National Maritime Museum 2024.
Chains Of Empire At The Australian National Maritime Museum 2024 is on 23 August 2024 - 30 June 2025. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Darling Harbour. Visit their website at https://www.darlingharbour.com/whats-on/events/chains-of-empire.
Are we missing something? Help us improve this article. Reach out to us.
Event Details
Are you looking for 'Things To Do' ideas?
Sydney Upnext Team
Hey Sydney siders! I'm your dedicated UpNext scout, on a mission to navigate the bustling streets and scenic byways of our harbour city to deliver the best deals and lifestyle tips. From the iconic Opera House to the surfers' paradise at Bondi Beach, I'm out and about uncovering the crème de la crème of shopping, dining, and entertainment in Sydney. Need to know the hippest pop-up shops or the latest arts festival? I've got you covered. Catch my daily dose of Sydney life and insider tips on Instagram @UpnextSydney. I share real-time finds, from sample sales to Sydney's secret dining spots, and everything in between. For locals and tourists wanting to get the most out of this vibrant city, follow me for a curated guide to living large and spending smart in Sydney. Join the journey, and let's make every day in Sydney an adventure to remember!
See recent events discovered by Sydney Upnext Team
Celebrate The 4th Of July With Sydney Expat Americans! 2025
Celebrate The 4th Of July With Sydney Expat Americans! 2025
The Monster Energy Professional Bull Riders Origin 3 2025
The Monster Energy Professional Bull Riders Origin 3 2025
Naidoc Week Open Day 2025
The Australian National Maritime Museum kicks off NAIDOC week with a FREE Family Fun Day, honouring the theme for 2025 T...
Outdoor Family Music workshop 2025
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of music at Chatswood!Experience Clefia Academy of Music's all-in-one (voice, piano, ...
Tea for Harmony - Yaji Cultural Salon 2025
Wuzhou in Guangxi is the birthplace of Liu Bao tea. In collaboration with the Wuzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio,...
