Talks, Tours & more
One pass unlocks the doors to over 35 of the most significant, historic and inspiring buildings and spaces across the CBD.
All Day
20 minutes
Theatre historian and archivist Grant Fraser will present a talk throughout the day about the history of the building.
Experience immersive VR with the BVN visualisation team. Running continuously throughout the day.
5 minutes
Short five minute introductory talks will take place in the Legislative Chambers throughout the day.
15 minutes
An audiovisual presentation will provide an introduction to Freemasonry and what the organisation does. Commencing on the hour and half hour.
A model-making station for kids, with experienced BVN model maker Barry Cantor. Running continuously throughout the day.
Visitors can take a self-guided tour starting at level 4, and hear club directors and staff positioned on the various levels tell stories about the building along the way.
30 minutes
An official guided tour of the Cathedral and Crypt running every 15 minutes from 1.15pm to 3.45pm. Meet next to the organ console near the College Street entrance for tours starting every half hour. Meet next to the Fallen Soldier near the internal Crypt gate for tours starting on the quarter hour.
In-house experts will provide commentary about the courts and legal system at key locations along the tour route.
9:30am
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
10am
20-30 minutes
Enjoy a guided tour with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects to explore the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s award-winning home at Pier 2/3. Visit performance venues The Neilson and The Studio, backstage spaces and the Belgiorno Room, an event area overlooking Sydney Harbour. You’ll also be treated to a short performance by a resident musician.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
20 minutes
Join Curio Projects’ CEO Natalie Vinton to discover some of the heritage challenges and rewards of fitting out the Locomotive Workshops. Meet outside Romeo’s Foodhall IGA.
45 minutes
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with the Fullerton’s resident guide.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
20 minutes
Join a tour of the NAS Archive and Collection rooms and display area, including jail items.
40 minutes
Join Adam Haddow, Sevda Cetin and Charlotte Wison from SJB to hear about the careful design considerations that help will sustain this century-old building for another 100 years.
30 minutes
Explore the Garrison’s unique history and architectural beauty on a tour led by members of the church community.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
10:30am
1 hour
Join a guided tour to learn more about the architecture and history of Vaucluse House and its fascinating owners.
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
1 hour
Discover the architectural splendour and history of Elizabeth Bay House on a guided tour. Visitors will also see the servant stairs, which are only accessible on a tour.
30 minutes
Steensen Varming will host a talk about sustainability and some of the projects the firm has been involved in.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
11am
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20-30 minutes
Enjoy a guided tour with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects to explore the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s award-winning home at Pier 2/3. Visit performance venues The Neilson and The Studio, backstage spaces and the Belgiorno Room, an event area overlooking Sydney Harbour. You’ll also be treated to a short performance by a resident musician.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
15 minutes
Heritage Project Manager Maria Elena Ruggeri will talk about the current conservation works at The Mint – Rum Hospital verandah.
30 minutes
Listen to lead architect Avtar Lotay discuss challenges and opportunities that influenced the design of the International Towers.
45 minutes
Join a guided tour of Wentworth Mausoleum, the private family mausoleum where William Charles Wentworth was buried. The tour will depart from Vaucluse House.
45 minutes
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with the Fullerton’s resident guide.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
20 minutes
Curio Projects’ Head of Design Matt Nix will share stories from the conception through to the realisation of some of South Eveleigh’s most stunning heritage interpretation features. Meet outside Bay 4, Locomotive Street.
20 minutes
Architects from Welsh + Major talk about the design of the residence.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
40 minutes
Join heritage developer Michael Grant from Cornerstone Property as he explores how this 100-year-old church was reimagined and restored to create a philanthropic precinct.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
11:30am
1 hour
Join a guided tour to learn more about the architecture and history of Vaucluse House and its fascinating owners.
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
1 hour
Discover the architectural splendour and history of Elizabeth Bay House on a guided tour. Visitors will also see the servant stairs, which are only accessible on a tour.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
30 minutes
A special curator-led tour of the NSW Jewish War Memorial’s beautiful heritage details, both hidden and overt.
12pm
20-30 minutes
Enjoy a guided tour with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects to explore the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s award-winning home at Pier 2/3. Visit performance venues The Neilson and The Studio, backstage spaces and the Belgiorno Room, an event area overlooking Sydney Harbour. You’ll also be treated to a short performance by a resident musician.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
15 minutes
Heritage Project Manager Maria Elena Ruggeri will talk about the current conservation works at The Mint – Rum Hospital verandah.
45 minutes
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with the Fullerton’s resident guide.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
20 minutes
Join a tour of the NAS Archive and Collection rooms and display area, including jail items.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
12:30pm
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
30 minutes
Steensen Varming will host a talk about sustainability and some of the projects the firm has been involved in.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
1pm
20-30 minutes
Enjoy a guided tour with Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects to explore the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s award-winning home at Pier 2/3. Visit performance venues The Neilson and The Studio, backstage spaces and the Belgiorno Room, an event area overlooking Sydney Harbour. You’ll also be treated to a short performance by a resident musician.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
15 minutes
Heritage Project Manager Maria Elena Ruggeri will talk about the current conservation works at The Mint – Rum Hospital verandah.
30 minutes
Listen to lead architect Avtar Lotay discuss challenges and opportunities that influenced the design of the International Towers.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
25 minutes
A talk about the architecture and design of church buildings and the stories and values they express.
30 minutes
Explore the Garrison’s unique history and architectural beauty on a tour led by members of the church community.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
1:30pm
1 hour
Join a guided tour to learn more about the architecture and history of Vaucluse House and its fascinating owners.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
1 hour
Discover the architectural splendour and history of Elizabeth Bay House on a guided tour. Visitors will also see the servant stairs, which are only accessible on a tour.
45 minutes
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with the Fullerton’s resident guide.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
30 minutes
A special curator-led tour of the NSW Jewish War Memorial’s beautiful heritage details, both hidden and overt.
2pm
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
90 minutes
Scale the steps into the cathedral’s bell tower and learn how the bells are rung. Registrations commence at 1.15pm. Only the first 30 people will be able to participate due to space limitations and must sign a waiver form to participate.
20 minutes
Join Curio Projects’ CEO Natalie Vinton to discover some of the heritage challenges and rewards of fitting out the Locomotive Workshops. Meet outside Romeo’s Foodhall IGA.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
25 minutes
A talk about the architecture and design of church buildings and the stories and values they express.
20 minutes
Join a tour of the NAS Archive and Collection rooms and display area, including jail items.
20 minutes
Architects from Welsh + Major talk about the design of the residence.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
2:30pm
1 hour
Join a guided tour to learn more about the architecture and history of Vaucluse House and its fascinating owners.
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
1 hour
Discover the architectural splendour and history of Elizabeth Bay House on a guided tour. Visitors will also see the servant stairs, which are only accessible on a tour.
45 minutes
Discover the rich history of the former Sydney General Post Office building with the Fullerton’s resident guide.
30 minutes
Steensen Varming will host a talk about sustainability and some of the projects the firm has been involved in.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
3pm
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
30 minutes
Join Anzac Memorial guides on an exclusive Sydney Open tour that includes the Centenary Extension and the original veteran consulting rooms from 1934.
30 minutes
Listen to lead architect Avtar Lotay discuss challenges and opportunities that influenced the design of the International Towers.
45 minutes
Join a guided tour of Wentworth Mausoleum, the private family mausoleum where William Charles Wentworth was buried. The tour will depart from Vaucluse House.
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
25 minutes
A talk about the architecture and design of church buildings and the stories and values they express.
20 minutes
Curio Projects’ Head of Design Matt Nix will share stories from the conception through to the realisation of some of South Eveleigh’s most stunning heritage interpretation features. Meet outside Bay 4, Locomotive Street.
30 minutes
Discover the hidden histories new developments have unearthed at Parbury Ruins and Arthur Payne’s house.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.
3:30pm
20 minutes
Join a 20 min guided tour of the Water Police Station. Discover the site’s architectural development over time and hear some of the stories to emerge from the Police Station while it was a home as well as a place of official business for the constables and their families. Members hour tour: 9.30am-10am.
20 minutes
A tour of the original two-storey building and the subsequent restorations.
45 minutes
A Harbour Trust tour guide will delve into the history of this waterfront destination and lead visitors through the Torpedo Factory precinct, encountering historical artefacts and viewing Golding’s three-piece artwork.
20 minutes
A Transport for NSW heritage specialist will talk about the history of Mortuary Station and the site.
4pm
30 minutes
Join a guided tour of Sydney Trades Hall to hear knowledgeable staff talk about the building and its history.
25 minutes
A talk about the architecture and design of church buildings and the stories and values they express.
20 minutes
Join a tour of the NAS Archive and Collection rooms and display area, including jail items.
20 minutes
A guided tour of the large object store and the conservation lab for the National Maritime collection.