Powerhouse is committed to ensuring our locations, programs and events are accessible to all. Read about accessibility for our four locations below. If you have any questions about your access requirements, please contact us on (02) 9217 0222 or info@powerhouse.com.au
Entry to Powerhouse Castle Hill is via Windsor Road gate. Access within the precinct is fully accessible, via ramps and elevators.
The museum is an affiliate of the NSW Community Services Companion Card program. Support persons receive free entry to paid exhibitions and programs when accompanying a Companion Card holder. To book your complimentary companion ticket, reach out to our contact centre on (02) 9217 0111 between 10am–5pm, 7 days.
Powerhouse Castle Hill has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to help support and raise awareness of those living with a hidden disability.
Quieter times: 10am, 12–1pm (during the school term). Busiest times to visit: School holidays and between 2–4pm. A quiet room is available for visitors.
Accessible toilets are available onsite.
Accessible parking is available onsite.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for visitor use. Please ask one of our friendly team members.
Assistance animals are welcome.
Baby change tables are located on the ground floor and in the external bathrooms.
OPEN FOR PRE-BOOKED TOURS AND GENERAL ADMISSION
Located on Gadigal land, a national place of connection and scientific research. The site is undergoing heritage conservation works.
As a heritage site Sydney Observatory has some accessibility limitations.
Visitors requiring wheelchair access can experience Sydney Observatory gardens and the ground floor of the Astronomer's Residence. There is no wheelchair access to locations visited during Sydney Observatory Tours or Family Tours due to narrow and steep staircases in the heritage-listed buildings.
We encourage visitors with accessibility requirements to contact us via book@powerhouse.com.au or (02) 9217 0222 for help in planning your visit. Sydney Observatory accepts Companion Cards.
Sydney Observatory has adopted the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower to help support and raise awareness of those living with a hidden disability.
The museum is an affiliate of the NSW Community Services Companion Card program. Support persons receive free entry to paid exhibitions and programs when accompanying a Companion Card holder. To book your complimentary companion ticket, reach out to our contact centre on (02) 9217 0111 between 10am–5pm, 7 days.
No visitor parking is available on site.
Visitors can be dropped off at the south entrance, 1003 Upper Fort Street, Millers Point.
Assistance animals are welcome.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the world's most significant new museum projects. Community, industry and collection will intersect to create a dynamic culturally engaged program that will redefine museums. Powerhouse Parramatta is located on Dharug land, within Australia's fastest growing and most diverse communities.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
A $300 million revitalisation of the much-loved Powerhouse Ultimo museum. Delivering new and expanded exhibition spaces to showcase the Powerhouse Collection alongside new and exclusive international exhibitions.
