Virtual Museum of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Virtual Museum

Welcome to the Virtual Museum

Over two centuries, the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales has carefully gathered and preserved the documents, photographs, and mementos that record its history. Here in the Virtual Museum, we are delighted to be able to share much of that material. Find out about the Society and the much-loved Sydney Royal Easter Show, and about the people who, together, have made these two great institutions what they are. Browse, click, explore – and feel free to ask us any follow-up questions.

Our history

In many ways, the history of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW echoes that of the nation’s history more broadly. The social, political, economic and climatic conditions of each passing era have all left their marks on the RAS and influenced its activities.

Our stories

Our stories are Show stories, family stories - Australian stories - that tell the tale of the many ways the country and city have grown up together.

Collection

The Archive at the RAS Heritage Centre holds over 200 years worth of items. Discover a selection of photographs, medals, memorabilia, ephemera, historical publications including RAS catalogues, oral histories and more.

Information

Find a forebearer, find a champion or a stalwart contributor, consult one of our handy lists to see who did what when. Discover the origins of each of our competitions.

Sydney Royal Easter Show Stories

See below some of the great Sydney Royal Easter Show stories from across the past 200 years of the RAS.

Search our Museum

Looking for a specific piece of RAS NSW history? Search below to find over two hundred years of posters, photos, trophy winners, and artifacts.

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