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Explore art, science, history and culture at the Chau Chak Wing Museum.
Join leading academics, artists and curators for talks, lectures and events.

2024

HSC Talk: Ancient History | Vesuvius AD 79

ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY

Tuesday 19 November: A free digital presentation for HSC students and teachers bringing latest research the impact of the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD.

2024 Sir Charles Nicholson Lecture

ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY

Thursday 21 November: In the 2024 edition of the Sir Charles Nicholson Annual Lecture, Associate Professor Andrew Jamieson will discuss the University of Melbourne’s Near Eastern archaeological expeditions in north Syria and southwest Georgia.

An Afternoon in Aleppo

ARCHAEOLOGY & HISTORY

Saturday 23 November: Discover Aleppo’s resilience and heritage through a docudrama depicting the courageous efforts to save the city’s museum treasures amid the Syrian Civil War.

University of Sydney Alumni Festival

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Saturday 30 November: The Chau Chak Wing Museum will be open for extended hours from 11am - 5pm to celebrate the 2024 Alumni Festival.

2024 Being Collected Lecture

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CULTURE

Thursday 5 December: Learn about exciting developments in new approaches to museum collection practices and developing community care as a standard practice.

CCWM Conversations: Micro:Macro

SCIENCE & INNOVATION

Saturday 7 December: Join a free curator floor talk to gain insights into the exhibition: 'Micro:Macro, models of insight and inspiration'.

Interpreting Shared Maritime Histories

SCIENCE & INNOVATION

Thursday 12 December: Join us to launch the SEA-Collections digital exhibition featuring cultural objects from across Southeast Asia and Australia.