SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Last Chance: Get the facts on My Health Record - 30 January 2019
Come along to this "Last Chance" My Health Record information session to learn out about the benefits and risks, and work out what’s right for you.
Stacey Demarco — Earth, Air, Fire, Water: The Four Elements - 5 February 2019
Modern Witch, Stacey De Marco reveals the fascinating power of the four elements — Earth, Air, Fire and Water — and how they make up our personal alchemy.
Tibor Molnar — Scientists & Philosophers... Need to Talk! - 7 February 2019
Perhaps it is time for scientists and philosophers to get together and have a good, long chat.Science used to be 'Natural Philosophy' until the Scientific Revolution of the 16th and 17th centuries saw a parting…
Garry Wotherspoon — Paddington: A History - 12 February 2019
Paddington has a long, ever-changing and chequered history. Join historian Garry Wotherspoon as he shares the unique history of Sydney’s celebrated heritage suburb.
Garden Party at Pemberley (Library Lovers' Day Afternoon Tea) - 14 February 2019
SMSA Members, get lost in Austen at our 'Garden Party at Pemberley' celebrating Library Lover’s Day, on Thursday, 14th of February.
Kubrick's The Killing (1956) - 14 February 2019
In Kubrick's The Killing (1956), Johnny Clay masterminds a brilliant criminal scheme to steal $2,000,000 from a local racetrack.
Clara Williams-Rolden & Louise Williams — Quitting Plastic - 19 February 2019
Discover how to reduce plastic in your everyday life, starting with changes that are small and easy to make, and working up to bigger changes to your daily routine.Where do you start if you want…
Speaking of Music… Jazz & Democracy - 26 February 2019
Dr. Wesley J. Watkins, IV believes engaging the jazz-as-democracy metaphor helps young people develop interdisciplinary thinking, synthesis and analysis skills. This is the first lecture of the 'Speaking of Music...' series presented by SMSA and the Royal Society of NSW
John August — Marvels of Engineering & Industrial Heritage - 27 February 2019
Join John August for a fascinating exploration extraordinary engineering works, antique machines, scientific curiosities, strange objects and natural wonders.
News
The RSNSW & SMSA present two series of lectures in 2019
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are delighted to present two new collaborative lecture series in 2019, Speaking of Music... and Women and Science.
Australia Day Opening Hours 2019
The Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will be CLOSED over the 2019 Australia Day long weekend.Full details in this article.
It's time to renew your membership!
All annual memberships are due on 31 December. Renew your membership now, either online or in the Library.Affordable, 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.
