SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Nanotech — What’s the Big Deal about Small Stuff? [Sydney Science Festival]
**Advance bookings closed. Registrations available at the door. ** Join Rosie Hicks for a fascinating talk on nanotech and its applications in Australian health, communications and energy.
Ethics, Emotions and Elegance in Artificial Intelligence [Sydney Science Festival]
**SOLD OUT ** Prof. Simeon Simoff dissects the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), ncluding social robotics & behavioural machine learning, on our daily lives.
Wine as Medicine — An Australian Perspective [Sydney Science Festival] - 17 August 2018
Join Dr Philip Norrie as he traces the history of wine as medicine and its unique history in Australia, including why we planted vineyards in our lunatic asylums!
Helen Pitt — The House - 21 August 2018
Helen Pitt shares the extraordinary story of the Sydney Opera House - one of the 20th century's most recognisable building, with new insights into the people involved and controversy surrounding construction.
Our Favourite Poems — Poetry at SMSA - 22 August 2018
Join the Poetry at SMSA group to celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special reading of their favourite poems of all time.
Rick Searle — Charles Ulm, Australian Aviation Pioneer - 29 August 2018
Rick Searle reveals the story of visionary Australian aviator Charles Ulm, a contemporary of Kingsford Smith, whose career was overshadowed by his peer and whose last flight disappeared without a trace.
News
Limited edition 185th Anniversary Photo Book now available
A limited edition souvenir photo book to commemorate SMSA's 185th Anniversary celebrations is now available for purchase from the Library.
Come along and learn Mah Jong!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play Mah Jong? SMSA Members and friends are invited to come along to a beginners class on 11 July.
Notice of a Special General Meeting of Members
The Board of Directors has convened a special general meeting of members to consider an addition to the By-lawAffordable, Convenient Venue Hire
Mitchell Theatre
Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.
Meeting Rooms
Our four meeting rooms can be booked as a single room or opened up into double, triple or quadruple rooms. …
Catering
SMSA can assist with catering on request, covering everything from breakfast meetings, lunches, afternoon teas and cocktail functions.
