| Address | 500 Harris Street,
Sydney
New South Wales, 2007, Australia | | Telephone Enquiries : | 02-9217 0111 |
The Powerhouse Museum is Australia's largest and most diverse museum. The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the other being the historic Sydney Observatory. Although often described as a science museum, the Powerhouse has a diverse collection encompassing all sorts of technology including Decorative arts, Science, Communication, Transport, Costume, Furniture, Media, Computer technology, Space technology and Steam engines.
Quirky and colourful exhibitions complement an eclectic range of permanent displays. Discover contemporary fashion, popular culture and decorative arts, see the latest innovation in design, science and technology, and learn about Australian social history and Indigenous creativity.
More than 250 interactives bring the Powerhouse Museum to life. See holographic images, use touch screen computers, perform science experiments and experience virtual reality.
Take a highlights tour, pick up something special in our shop or relax in the courtyard cafe while the children enjoy our state-of-the-art playground.
Come in and discover the vibrant, colourful world of Bollywood. Our new exhibition Cinema India: the art of Bollywood celebrates one of the world’s most prolific film industries and brings together some of the most remarkable examples of Indian cinema art as well as costumes, props and film clips featuring the most celebrated stars.
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| Accreditation | Museums Australia. | | Activity | Lessons/Tutorials, Shopping. | | Entity Facility | Access With Assistance for the Disabled, Cafe, Child Activities/Child Minding, Conference/Convention Facilities, Guide, Interactive Centre, Interpretive Centre, Public Telephone, Public Toilet, Restaurant - Licensed, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Shop, Toilet facilities for the Disabled. | | Experience | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Cultural, Educational Tourism, Historic/Heritage, Nature based, Science and Technology, The Arts. |
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