when: 09 September 2024 | venue: Sydney Town Hall | cost: Free | address: 483 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 | tickets: https://booking.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/new_booking.html?company_id=37011&event_slot_id=624496
published: 06 Sep 2024, 5 min read
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The City of Sydney's civic collection features captivating historical items, artworks, civic memorabilia and official gifts. Every item in the collection has a fascinating story of its own unique connection to Sydney's history.
As part of History Week 2024, join the City of Sydney's curator, Margaret Betteridge, for a visit to The Colonnade, the newly opened exhibition space at the rear of Sydney Town Hall. Here you'll see a small selection from the collection, including artefacts excavated from the Old Sydney Burial Ground, a matchstick model of Sydney Town Hall, and a dried fugu or Japanese pufferfish known to have one of the most deadly toxins in the world.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the fascinating stories behind these objects, which go far beyond their appearance to reveal their deeper cultural significance.
Meet at Town Hall House, at the back of Sydney Town Hall. Main entry is via 456 Kent Street, go to level 2, in customer service area next to the City Model.
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The City of Sydney's civic collection features captivating historical items, artworks, civic memorabilia and official gifts. Every item in the collection has a fascinating story of its own unique connection to Sydney's history.
As part of History Week 2024, join the City of Sydney's curator, Margaret Betteridge, for a visit to The Colonnade, the newly opened exhibition space at the rear of Sydney Town Hall. Here you'll see a small selection from the collection, including artefacts excavated from the Old Sydney Burial Ground, a matchstick model of Sydney Town Hall, and a dried fugu or Japanese pufferfish known to have one of the most deadly toxins in the world.
Don't miss this opportunity to discover the fascinating stories behind these objects, which go far beyond their appearance to reveal their deeper cultural significance.
Meet at Town Hall House, at the back of Sydney Town Hall. Main entry is via 456 Kent Street, go to level 2, in customer service area next to the City Model.
Go see History Week 2024: More than meets the eye.
History Week 2024: More than meets the eye is on 09 September 2024. See start and end times below. Conveniently located in Sydney. Call 02 9265 9333 for details.
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