To celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, come join us in the Museum for some school holiday fun! Rattle Drum making! See details for dates and times.
Participants will have the opportunity to make their very own Rattle Drum.
Drop in between the following days and times.
Mon 13th January - Fri 17th January 2025, 11am - 1pm Mon 20th January - Fri 24th January 2025, 11am - 1pm
Kids will unleash their creativity as they build and decorate their very own dollhouse, making it uniquely theirs to cherish and take home.
It's a hands-on experience packed with imagination and fun!
The Rocks Discovery Museum along with Place Management and Sydney Learning Adventures is pleased to invite students to take part in the 2025 NAIDOC Week Art Competition.
Join us in The Rocks for ALLEN’S ® Giant Trick or Treat! Wander through the historic laneways of The Rocks, where participating retailers will open their doors to offer treats and surprises to all ghouls, witches, and creatures of the night. This trick-or-treat event is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween in the heart of Sydney!
FREE family friendly activity for all ages.
Learn about our First Nations weaving techniques, culture and history, and make your very own woven art to take home.
See details for dates and drop in times.
A fantastic article by Carly Hilts for the World Archeology Magazine, featuring the Rocks Discovery Museum and the Big Dig.
Visiting The Rocks, Carly Hilts set out to explore some of the surviving traces of its earliest years.
This new display takes a look at Cora Gooseberry’s life from a different angle. Celebrating her triumph in the face of adversity and providing political and historical context to her day-to-day life.
Cora Gooseberry Breast Plate and Rum Mug on display - Courtesy Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
See what stories our guides have developed, for an engaging virtual tour through our 4 permanent exhibition rooms. Stimulate their imaginations and inspire their curious minds
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