SMSA (Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts)
Wine as Medicine — An Australian Perspective [Sydney Science Festival] - 17 August 2018
**ADVANCE BOOKINGS HAVE CLOSED Tickets will be available at the door - Cash sales only. **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.
Robert Clancy AM — Influenza & Australia: Its History & Its Science [HISTORY WEEK] - 4 September 2018
Em. Prof Robert Clancy reveals the fascinating story of influenza, its history in Australia and Australia’s significant scientific contributions to understanding and preventing the virus, for History Week 2018.
Activist Commemorations: Bessie Guthrie [HISTORY WEEK] - 5 September 2018
Isobelle Barrett Meyering commemorates the life of activist Bettie Guthrie and explores how feminist communities have developed their own mourning rituals.
Brynn Hibbert AM — Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of: Lecture #3 [HISTORY WEEK] - 6 September 2018
The Royal Society of NSW and the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts (SMSA) are proud to present a new collaborative lecture series, Great Australians You’ve Never Heard Of.
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.
