Sydney Living Museums

Now rarely seen in its traditional form, a saddle of lamb or mutton was a prestigious cut of meat that was highly fashionable on colonial tables in the late 1800s. Read more on the Cook and the Curator blog: http://slm.is/blazing-saddles
You can meet and hear from colonial gastronomer Jacqui Newling on July 28 at the upcoming Orange Readers and Writers Festival. View the program: https://goo.gl/SYURDT
Jacqui will also be speaking at Blayney Library on July 26. Find out more and register now: https://goo.gl/DdTLQr

Expand your universe at Rouse Hill House & Farm in an evening of stargazing, with a fascinating presentation by Indigenous astrophysicist Kirsten Banks.
Tens of thousands of years ago the Darug people observed the night sky from Rouse Hill. As the sun goes down Kirsten Banks, an astrophysicist and a Wiradjuri woman, will reveal the wonders of the night sky through Aboriginal and scientific perspectives.
In this family-friendly event, you will have a unique opportunity to hea...r old and new stories about the cosmos and view planets and stars with astronomers. Go back in time to explore Rouse Hill House by candlelight and experience an 1888 schoolhouse lesson about the Moon, then use modern technology to see the planets and stars up close.
Observe four naked-eye planets – Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – along with visible constellations, including Sagittarius (the Archer) and Scorpius (the Scorpion). (weather permitting)
This is a Sydney Science Festival event, part of National Science Week.
Bookings essential. Visit our website to find out more: slm.is/stargazing
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Join us as the sun goes down for our first family nightlight tour at Vaucluse House. Illuminated only by candles, the house takes on a life of its own after dark.
Step into the shoes of the people who once worked and lived at Vaucluse House, and decide whether the life of a young servant or a young Wentworth was more fun.
Bookings essential. Visit our website to find out more:... http://slm.is/vh-family-nightlight
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Join colonial gastronomer Jacqui Newling in this special three hour interactive program and seated luncheon to discover what was on early colonists’ tables and in their shops in this hands-on program in Sydney’s Rocks area.
‘Meet’ local butchers, bakers and storekeepers as we explore archaeological remains and artefacts from Gloucester and Cumberland streets with Alison Frappell from The Big Dig site in The Rocks and share family memories of food and dining from residents of... Susannah Place as you explore their kitchens with curator Anna Cossu.
Bookings essential. Visit our website to find out more. http://slm.is/butcher-baker
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Don't leave it to the last minute! Submit your works now for the Meroogal Women's Art Prize. Entries close 4pm Tuesday 31 July.
Female artists from across NSW are invited to submit works, in any medium, that respond to Meroogal, its stories and collections. Find out more http://slm.is/meroogalartprize #meroogalartprize
Image: Vita Cochran, 'Meroogal Sampler', 2016, hand-embroidered wool on linen. Photo © Nicholas Watt for Sydney Living Museums.

Gather the family for a day of fun and nostalgia during our Family Fair at Rouse Hill House & Farm on Sunday 12 August. Enjoy a petting farm, shearing show, pony rides, games, crafts and more. Book now at slm.is/familyfair
Photo © James Horan for Sydney Living Museums.

We look forward to celebrating #NAIDOCWeek tomorrow at Rouse HIll House & Farm with Muru Mittigar Ltd from 10am–3pm. Find out what's on http://slm.is/naidoc Free event.
Join us from 10am with a welcome to country by Darug women Leanne Watson and Rhiannon Wright, smoking ceremony by Nulungu Dreaming and flag-raising ceremony.

Described by police as the cleverest magswoman and confidence trickster in NSW, Barbara Turner Taylor was a master in manipulation.
Find out the scams lurking beneath her sweet demeanour in our latest #Underworldmugshots blog post.
#mugshots #crime #sydneyhistory

Enjoy NAIDOC at Rouse Hill House & Farm this Sunday 15 July 10am–3pm.
Start the day with a welcome to country with Leanne Watson & Rhiannon Wright, flag-raising and smoking ceremonies.
Celebrate Aboriginal culture through dance and song by Nulungu Dreaming and Gumaroy Newman.
... Throw a boomerang and paint one to take home with Muru Mittigar Ltd
Learn Darug language in our 1888 schoolhouse.
Learn traditional weaving techniques from Nulungu Dreaming and join Darug artist Leanne Watson in art workshops to create a message stone.
Meet native animals with Get Wild.
Register for a half hour tour of the historic Rouse Hill House.
Find out more slm.is/naidoc
Photos © James Horan for Sydney Living Musems.
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This week is NAIDOC Week, with events held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Because of Her, We Can! – This year’s theme recognises the essential role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women women have played – and continue to play – as active and significant role models at the community, local, state and national levels.
Celebrate NAIDOC week on Darug country with art, music, dance a...nd song at Rouse Hill House & Farm from 10am–3pm this Sunday 15 July with Sydney Living Museums and Muru Mittigar Ltd. Learn more slm.is/naidoc
Also meet artist-in-residence Gordon Syron at Museum of Sydney 10am–2pm on 9, 12 & 13 July. Learn more slm.is/gordon-syron
#naidoc2018 #naidocweek #becauseofherwecan #naidoc18 #naidoc #rousehill #gordonsyron #museumofsydney
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A huge thank you to everyone who got behind the Sydney Living Museums Annual Appeal! We have been inspired by the passion and generosity of our donors and the evident love for our heritage and history.
As a result of your generosity, we can continue our important heritage conservation work, develop education programs, grow our collections, and share our history for the benefit of current and future generations. Your gift makes a huge difference and we thank you for your ongoing support.
If you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Email foundation@slm.com.au or visit our website: slm.is/donate

Discover the dark criminal past of Charlotte Lane, just around the corner of Stanley Street in Darlinghurst in Larry Writer’s latest #Underworldmugshots blog post. #crime #mugshots #crimehistory #photography

During #NAIDOCWeek meet contemporary Aboriginal artist Gordon Syron at the Museum of Sydney and watch him refresh his 1999 painting "Invasion III", the last in a trilogy focusing on Aboriginal perspectives of first contact and colonisation.
Gordon Syron is known as the father of contemporary urban Aboriginal art. His works are politically motivated and come from a place of self-determination and cultural pride and legacy. Gordon has been painting since the early 1970s, and du...ring that time he has created more than 150 paintings depicting the invasion and colonisation of Australia.
Invasion is a three-part series that has previously been on display at the Museum of Sydney. http://slm.is/gordon-syron
Image credit: Invasion III, Gordon Syron, 1999. Photo courtesy and © Gordon Syron.
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Last week the air at Elizabeth Farm was rich with the aroma of Indian curries cooked on the wood stove. Read the Cook and The Curator blog's latest post.

These school holidays search for bush tucker plants with Aboriginal guides from Muru Mittigar around Rouse Hill House & Farm.
Learn about bush foods and make a traditional johnnycake. Then sit down to your well-earned tucker!
This is a fun and engaging activity for all the family.
... Enjoy the following activities during this program: - Learn how to identify plants and any wildlife we can spot - Use traditional and contemporary ingredients to make a ‘Johnny cake’ - Bake your cake, make sure there is enough to share - Enjoy your well-earned bush tucker when the work is done!
For ages 5-12 years.
Bookings essential at slm.is/children
Adult $20 Seniors $18 Child $20 Family $55
Members $15 Members Child $15 Members Family $45
Please note: Tickets are required for both children and adults. All tickets include house entry.
Refreshments included
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Celebrate NAIDOC week at Rouse Hill House & Farm. Enjoy this free family-friendly event, on Darug country, with Indigenous art and craft, music, dance and more. Presented with Muru Mittigar Ltd.
Sunday 15 Jun 10am–3pm
... Learn more slm.is/naidoc
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School holidays are just around the corner so why not pick up a Sydney Museums Pass and start exploring! Visit all 12 of our fascinating places with the one pass and discover Alphabetical Sydney at Museum of Sydney, try out the hammocks at Hyde Park Barracks Museum or join family-friendly tours of our house museums. Buy online now: https://goo.gl/E6hq1m
Photo: James Horan for Sydney Living Museums

Im trying 2 make it in time 4 you convict escapade 10am show 2day but i maybe a little late due to sydney trains having no trains strathfield to central. I maybe 5 minutes late. My ph no is 0433 812 781 if u need 2 ring me. John king who is booked on your 10am convict tour..

Im trying 2 make it in time 4 you convict escapade 10am show 2day but i maybe a little late due to sydney trains having no trains strathfield to central. I maybe 5 minutes late. My ph no is 0433 812 781 if u need 2 ring me. John king who is booked on your 10am convict tour..

Im trying 2 make it in time 4 you convict escapade 10am show 2day but i maybe a little late due to sydney trains having no trains strathfield to central. I maybe 5 minutes late. My ph no is 0433 812 781 if u need 2 ring me. John king who is booked on your 10am convict tour..