​Welcome

​Welcome to the Sutherland Shire Historical Society

Our museum, the only one in Sutherland Shire to showcase the history of the Shire, is operated by Sutherland Shire Historical Society. We seek to display the heritage of the Shire in many different ways, from ancient Dharawal culture to relatively recent suburbanisation of Sutherland Shire. We are proud of our heritage and hope to share it with Shire residents and other interested parties.

We acknowledge that we are on Gweagal Country, part of the Aboriginal land of the Dharawal language speaking people. We are respectful of traditions, culture and custodians, past and present.

​Visit our Museum

Thinking of organising an excursion for your school, preschool, society or organisation? Why not visit the Sutherland Shire Historical Society Museum at 88 Venetia Street, Sylvania.
Opening Hours
The Museum is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, and Saturdays 9am-1pm (except on the third Saturday of the month when we'll be closing at 11.30am).​

Attend a Meeting

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​Sutherland Shire Historical Society meetings are held at 1.30pm on the third Saturday of every month (except December and Easter) at the Stapleton Centre, 3A Stapleton Street,  Sutherland, with a range of speakers on a wide variety of topics.
​Visitors are most welcome.

Map courtesy of the State Library of NSW collection.

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​Join us on Saturday 19 September for our monthly meeting as Carol McDonald takes us on a virtual 'Walking Tour of Sutherland'.
Find out more.

​This discussion will follow our Annual General Meeting.

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Get Reading

​Our latest publication, 
Woolooware - a grand position
is now available.
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​Go to the Publications Page for details.

​What's On

Find out about upcoming events and excursions.