Royal Australian Historical Society

Royal Australian Historical Society

The Royal Australian Historical Society is the oldest historical society in Australia and was founded in 1901. It specialises in New South Wales local history and has over 360 affiliated societies. The society also administers cultural and heritage grants each year.

Address: 
133 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: 
+61 02 92478001
Fax: +61 02 92477854
Hours: 
The office is open from 9-5 and the library is open 10-4 weekdays
Admission: 
Members free; non-members $5.50 per day
Collection: 

The collection includes books, glass slides and photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, journals and affiliated societies' publications.