Exhibits and Events

Take part in creating a ‘field of Poppies’ these school holidays at The Rocks Discovery Museum. Video and templates available here.

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.

The Rocks Discovery Museum, along with Sydney Learning Adventures would like to invite you to celebrate NAIDOC week by entering this years art competition!

These school holidays, join The Rocks Discovery Museum Team for a fun-filled afternoon of badge making. Make your own Australian, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flag.

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 

24 October marks the 50th anniversary of the event known as The Battle for The Rocks. Here, we delve into the pivotal moments in October 1973 that transformed this iconic historical area.

Watch a video presentation which aims to provide a broader picture of what was happening globally and what led to the modern world as we know it.

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