The Powerhouse Museum, part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, presents exhibitions and programs based on the ideas and technologies that have changed our world, and the stories of the people who inspire and create them. Our purpose is to enable visitors to discover and be inspired by human ingenuity.
The Powerhouse Museum is located in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Its diverse collection... Read moreThe Powerhouse Museum, part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, presents exhibitions and programs based on the ideas and technologies that have changed our world, and the stories of the people who inspire and create them. Our purpose is to enable visitors to discover and be inspired by human ingenuity.
The Powerhouse Museum is located in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Its diverse collection, built up over more than 125 years, spans history, science, technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music, transport and space exploration. The Museum has an extensive range of education services, operates a members organisation and a volunteer program.
The origins of the Museum lie in the Sydney International Exhibition held at the Garden Palace in the Domain in 1879.
In 1988 the Museum was greatly expanded when it moved to this site. As the building was previously the Ultimo Power House the Museum was renamed the Powerhouse Museum.
In addition to the Powerhouse, the Museum is responsible for Sydney Observatory, The Powerhouse Discovery Centre: collection stores at Castle Hill and the NSW Migration Heritage Centre.
The Museum is a statutory authority of, and principally funded by, the NSW State Government.
Statement of purpose
To discover and be inspired by human ingenuity
We conceive exhibitions and programs around the primary theme of ‘human ingenuity’.
We base our exhibitions and programs on the ideas and technologies that have changed our world, and the stories of the people who create and inspire them. The Museum’s unique collection informs these experiences.
Vision
From its foundation in 1879, the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences exhibited and interpreted the wonders of the Industrial Age.
As a twenty first century museum we will reinterpret the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences to engage with contemporary technologies to showcase Australian innovation in the creative industries, developments in science and ecologically sustainable technologies. These will be interpreted alongside the Museum’s rich collection, which contains the diverse narratives of our moveable heritage.
Values
We will –
- Be an "open" Museum – open to rich engagement, to new conversations about the collection and transparent in how we work and make decisions
- Offer visitors diverse ways to interact with the museum
- Present programs and exhibitions that reflect the spirit of the times and explore new ways to engage with audiences that may challenge, involve experimentation or generate controversy
- Support new kinds of learning and knowledge creation inside and outside the Museum
- Develop a comprehensive customer service ethos throughout the Museum
- Promote an internal culture of dialogue, experimentation, transparency and individual accountability Collapse
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We were there on the Star Wars exhibition - and that was awesome, they made all these star ships of plastic back in 80s!
Anyway there are plenty of interesting stuff on the regular basis.
The most interesting section for me was physics experiments - it so amusing!
And that dancing robot is gust awesome - look at the video!
Recommended for kids as well as for their parents!
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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Step inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition... Read moreStep inside the famous wizard’s magical world with Harry Potter™: The Exhibition. Visitors can get up-close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic props and costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series.
See hundreds of authentic film artefacts displayed in settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, including the Gryffindor™ common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Great Hall and many more. New original props and costumes from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 1 and the highly anticipated finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2, will also be on exhibit.
The Powerhouse Museum is the exclusive Australian venue for Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening 19 November 2011 until 18 March 2012. Collapse
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