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Photograph of the museum building and lighthouse at night, with water and boats in the foreground and an artwork on the roof, depicting 3 black figures on a blue background.

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Vivid Sydney 2025 - Tunku and Ngaadi

Experience the magic of Vivid 2025 as the museum roof comes to life with stunning illumination

Marvel as the museum roof is illuminated for Vivid  2025, accompanied by a soundscape performance by the Djinama Yilaga choir – heard at the museum and on Pyrmont Bridge.  

Tunku and Ngaadi is a Dreaming story from the south coast of NSW told and illustrated by Walbunja and Ngarigo artist Cheryl Davison and sung by Djinama Yilaga Choir. This story is about shaping the valleys,  plants, animals and waterways.  

Gifted powers of creation, Ngaadi thrives, while Tunku is overwhelmed, refusing to finish his work he is banished to the moon by the Creator, Mirriyal. Ngaadi is heartbroken, her tears become rivers and oceans, her shattered heart forms the waratah flower. Though forever separated from Ngaadi, Tunku’s moonlight guides Earth’s rhythms of life.

Tunku and Ngaadi will be shown daily from Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June from 6pm until 11pm. We encourage viewing from nearby vantage points – Pyrmont Bridge or King Street Wharf. 

Sea Kayaking

Sydney Harbour Kayaks presents three weeks of very special night-time Sea-Kayaking Guided Experiences. Paddling through Darling Harbour on our very special Sydney VIVID 'moonlight' adventure into Sydney Harbour and return.

Friday 23 May – Saturday 14 June
Sessions 6.00pm and 8.30pm
Adults $130
Children (under 16) $95.00

Please note: This tour is NOT suitable for complete beginner paddlers, paddling experience is recommended.

Photo taken at night showing 2 people in a double sea kayak infront of the brightly lit museum building with a colourful projection on the sloping roof.