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Introducing our 2021 theme: Reflections on identity
This year, Reflections on identity is the theme underpinning our integrated program of exciting installations, exhibitions and public programs across our properties along with exploring the immense collections held within both SLM and the State Archives.
Hear from Adam Lindsay, Executive Director of SLM and the NSW State Archives announcing our theme in the below video:
Exhibition
Narcissus Garden by Yayoi Kusama
For the first-time this iconic artwork will be touring our historic sites inviting visitors to reflect how we are, or are not, mirrored in these spaces and their history. This is the first exhibition to launch our 2021 theme Reflections on identity.
Story
(Re)making a home
An evocative and deeply personal collection of household items belonging to the last tenants of Susannah Place was recently acquired by Sydney Living Museums.
Commission
Who goes here? Fiona Hall
One of Australia’s most prominent and influential artists, Fiona Hall will create an outdoor art installation, Who goes here? launching at Hyde Park Barracks on 3 April.
Collection
Interior design training in the 1940s
Helen Burgess studied design at Sydney Technical College almost 80 years ago. Her work was acquired by SLM and illustrates the school’s role in educating designers in NSW.
Craft
Recipe
Hot cross buns
Fill your kitchen with the sweet smells of Easter, the Mrs Beeton way, with a recipe from our Cook and Curator blog.
Online puzzles
Get puzzling
Take a moment to relax and recharge with one of our online puzzles featuring our beautiful collections and museums.
Artisan Encounters
Thread Folk
Learn how to embroider with a project inspired by Sydney Living Museums’ collection with Libby Moore from Thread Folk in our latest Artisan Encounters online program.
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Latest news
Hyde Park Barracks
7 News Sydney: New art installation Who goes here?Friday 9 April 2021
Employment
Collections Officer, DocumentationThursday 8 April 2021
Hyde Park Barracks
A forest of signposts spell out Sydney’s convict historyWednesday 10 March 2021
A forest of wooden signposts is to be installed in the courtyard of the Hyde Park Barracks in a bold visual representation of the journeys that brought convicts and migrants to the NSW colony.
School holidays
Autumn School Holidays: opening hoursTuesday 9 March 2021
Children & Family
Celebrate Easter with usTuesday 23 February 2021
Jump, hop and spring into the Easter weekend with our Egg-cellent Easter Trail at Elizabeth Farm and Vaucluse House.Enjoy a range of fun activities inspired by traditional Easter games, meet some feathered...