Country Always

Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Expanding Stories

Evolution of the Castle Hill site from botanical research station to Museum Discovery Centre

Transforming the Tramsheds

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

2024

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Major construction milestone achieved for the new museum

2025

On Now

Powerhouse continues to present programs at Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory during the construction of Powerhouse Parramatta and Powerhouse Ultimo.

Programs

Events

Featured

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Every Fri—SatSydney Observatory

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Night Photography Workshops

MonthlySydney Observatory

Today

A woman sitting with an iri (Fijian fan), with a cake in front of her.

A woman sitting with an iri (Fijian fan), with a cake in front of her.

Powerhouse Food: Producers 2

Fijian Cuisine | Lomani Vale

Lomani Vale Events

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 6 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Photo bashed motion image with bright orange sunsets and natural textures over a silhouette of musician Setwun.

Photo bashed motion image with bright orange sunsets and natural textures over a silhouette of musician Setwun.

Sunset Variations

Setwun: Celestial Bodies

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 7 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

School children in uniforms explore a contemporary art installation in a bright gallery space. Several students in white shirts, plaid skirts or shorts, and black shoes examine quirky objects inside clear acrylic vitrines, including a severed head-like sculpture, a yellow oozing form, and other surreal items on white pedestals. Behind them, large floor-to-ceiling LED screens display close-up images of a giant metallic or organic object against a blue oceanic background, with text labels such as "OBJECT NO. 002". One child holds a green booklet, another peers into a display. A tall vertical sign reads "DUDE WHERE'S MY ICE?" in bold white letters on a dark background with a small photo. A vintage-style framed poster hangs on the left wall.

School children in uniforms explore a contemporary art installation in a bright gallery space. Several students in white shirts, plaid skirts or shorts, and black shoes examine quirky objects inside clear acrylic vitrines, including a severed head-like sculpture, a yellow oozing form, and other surreal items on white pedestals. Behind them, large floor-to-ceiling LED screens display close-up images of a giant metallic or organic object against a blue oceanic background, with text labels such as "OBJECT NO. 002". One child holds a green booklet, another peers into a display. A tall vertical sign reads "DUDE WHERE'S MY ICE?" in bold white letters on a dark background with a small photo. A vintage-style framed poster hangs on the left wall.

Powerhouse Materials

Young Writers' Challenge Celebration with Andy Griffiths and Bill Hope

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 8 Mar

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 11 Mar

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 12 Mar

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

Collection Conversations

Nowruz

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 13 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 14 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 15 Mar

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 18 Mar

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 19 Mar

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

Collection Conversations

Nowruz

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 20 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Research Symposium

Research Symposium

Research Symposium

State Library of NSW

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 21 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 22 Mar

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 25 Mar

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

A rectangular glazed tile is painted in cobalt-blue, turquoise, manganese and pink with a black outline on a white ground and was made for the decoration of the wall of an internal reception hall, the external wall of a castle or the house of an aristocratic Qajar family.

Collection Conversations

Nowruz

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 26 Mar

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 27 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 28 Mar

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 29 Mar

Coffee | Goliath Coffee Roasters

Coffee | Goliath Coffee Roasters

Powerhouse Food: Producers 2

Coffee | Goliath Coffee Roasters

Goliath Coffee Roasters

Gather Up Your World in One Long Breath

Gather Up Your World in One Long Breath

Gather Up Your World in One Long Breath

Newcastle Writers' Festival

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 1 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 2 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 3 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 4 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 5 Apr

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 8 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Thu 9 Apr

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Collection Conversations

Steamfest

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Fri 10 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Sat 11 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 12 Apr

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 15 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Thu 16 Apr

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Collection Conversations

Steamfest

A man standing in an indoor manufacturing factory, with pallets of cabbage behind him.

A man standing in an indoor manufacturing factory, with pallets of cabbage behind him.

Powerhouse Food: Producers 2

Kimchi | Paldo Kimchi

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Fri 17 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Two young children touch their hands to a big purple circle, that illuminates are dark room.

Vacation Care

Sat 18 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 19 Apr

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 22 Apr

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Landscape format photographic image depicting a stage in the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking south at trains with tenders used for load tests on the outer west track. In th background we can see the Sydney Observatory and houses at Millers Point.

Collection Conversations

Steamfest

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 23 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 24 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 25 Apr

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 26 Apr

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 29 Apr

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Night Photography Workshops

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 30 Apr

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

sydney observatory telescope dome,

sydney observatory telescope dome,

Astronomy Nights

Sydney Observatory

Fri 1 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 2 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 3 May

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 6 May

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 7 May

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 8 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 9 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 10 May

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 13 May

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 14 May

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Collection Conversations

Writers

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 15 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 16 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Beer | Mountain Culture

Beer | Mountain Culture

Powerhouse Food: Producers 2

Beer | Mountain Culture

Mountain Culture Brewery, Emu Plains

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 17 May

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 20 May

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 21 May

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Collection Conversations

Writers

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

sydney observatory telescope dome,

sydney observatory telescope dome,

Astronomy Nights

Sydney Observatory

Fri 22 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 23 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 24 May

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 27 May

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Night Photography Workshops

Sydney Observatory

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Black and white photograph of a morse code operator, a gentleman at a desk with morse code equipment.

Collection Conversations

Writers

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 28 May

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 29 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 30 May

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 31 May

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 3 June

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Star trails above Sydney Observatory

Night Photography Workshops

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 4 June

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 5 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 6 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 7 June

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 10 June

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 11 June

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Collection Conversations

Seasonal Rituals

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 12 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 13 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 14 June

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 17 June

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 18 June

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Collection Conversations

Seasonal Rituals

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 19 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 20 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

5 people standing and smiling behind a sweets display.

5 people standing and smiling behind a sweets display.

Powerhouse Food: Producers 2

Lebanese Sweets | El Sweetie

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 21 June

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 24 June

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Keijo, Korea, showing pedestrians walking either side along a banner filled street.

Collection Conversations

Seasonal Rituals

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 25 June

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

sydney observatory telescope dome,

sydney observatory telescope dome,

Astronomy Nights

Sydney Observatory

Fri 26 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 27 June

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 28 June

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 1 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 2 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 3 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 4 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 5 July

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 8 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 9 July

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

Collection Conversations

Caring for Country

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 10 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 11 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 12 July

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 15 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 16 July

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

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Caring for Country

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 17 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 18 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 19 July

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 22 July

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image shows fish traps in a section of the Darling River. The fish traps consist of low stone walls constructed on the river bed. The walls are arranged to form cul de sacs that trap the fish. The Tyrrell Collection Inventory records the above caption but does not attribute the negative to a studio.

Collection Conversations

Caring for Country

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 23 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 24 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 25 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 26 July

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 29 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 30 July

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Fri 31 July

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 1 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

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Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 2 Aug

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 5 Aug

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Thu 6 Aug

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

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Sydney Observatory

Fri 7 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 8 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 9 Aug

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 12 Aug

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Thu 13 Aug

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

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National Science Week

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Fri 14 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 15 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 16 Aug

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 19 Aug

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 20 Aug

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

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National Science Week

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

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Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 21 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

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Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

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Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 22 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 23 Aug

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 26 Aug

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

Black and white photograph of the first Australian airmail flight at Government House Melbourne. Multiple men in suits and hats looking to a pilot sitting on a plane, preparing to fly.

Collection Conversations

National Science Week

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 27 Aug

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Fri 28 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Group Talks

Group Talks

Group Talks

Sat 29 Aug

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Observatory tower at Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Family Tours

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Sun 30 Aug

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Collection Highlights Tour

Wed 2 Sept

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 3 Sept

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory

Sydney Observatory Tours

Guided Tours

Sydney Observatory

Thu 10 Sept

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

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Parramatta

Thu 17 Sept

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

Collection Conversations

Parramatta

Sun 20 Sept

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 23 Sept

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

Silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format. The image depicts St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Parramatta. The church is depicted in the centre of the image. The front of the church features a turret like tower with four spires. The electric tramway is depicted in the foreground of the image. Other buildings are partially depicted on either side of the church. A hansom cab can be seen in the foreground in the left side of the image. The caption, studio mark and studio number are inscribed on the reverse of the negative.

Collection Conversations

Parramatta

Thu 8 Oct

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Collection Conversations

Diwali

Thu 15 Oct

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Collection Conversations

Diwali

Sun 18 Oct

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Wed 28 Oct

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Black and white photograph depicting a woman (Subbulakshmi) wearing a sari looking down at a man (her husband T. Sadasivam) seated.

Collection Conversations

Diwali

Thu 12 Nov

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

Collection Conversations

Educators

Sun 15 Nov

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

Thu 19 Nov

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

Collection Conversations

Educators

Wed 25 Nov

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

Photograph of a group study of "Fullerton Public School" pupils, posed in four rows in front of a wooden building with man in suit and bowler hat. There are 34 children of ages ranging from about 5 to about 15. The boy at centre front is holding a sign reading 'Fullerton / Public School / 18.8.09.'. Horizontal format on embossed cream mount.

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Educators

Thu 10 Dec

Photograph from negative with the caption "Coney Island spells fun to the child in any grown-up. Beneath the Harbour Bridge Sydney has its own version of Coney Island inside the bizarre mouth of Luna Park right on the waterfront."

Photograph from negative with the caption "Coney Island spells fun to the child in any grown-up. Beneath the Harbour Bridge Sydney has its own version of Coney Island inside the bizarre mouth of Luna Park right on the waterfront."

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Community

Thu 17 Dec

Photograph from negative with the caption "Coney Island spells fun to the child in any grown-up. Beneath the Harbour Bridge Sydney has its own version of Coney Island inside the bizarre mouth of Luna Park right on the waterfront."

Photograph from negative with the caption "Coney Island spells fun to the child in any grown-up. Beneath the Harbour Bridge Sydney has its own version of Coney Island inside the bizarre mouth of Luna Park right on the waterfront."

Collection Conversations

Community

Sun 20 Dec

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace border, knitted lace, Italy

Lace Making

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