A silver gelatin dry plate glass negative in landscape format.

Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

Sepia photograph of the Technological Museum and a cow in the foreground

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Sepia photograph of the Technological College and Museum in Broken Hill

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Black and white photograph of man walking through eucalyptus plantation

Expanding Stories

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

Colour photograph of red corrugated iron building from a high vantage point

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Powerhouse Museum, Stage 2 exterior from high angle, city skyline in background

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Blurred image from film with museum object number

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

Two people standing next to a cow in a field of cows.

Powerhouse Food: Producers

Across Western Sydney24 Aug 2024 — 25 Jul 2025

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

A tall rocket with a long trail of burning fuel lifts off from a launchpad at Cape Canaveral.

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

Shadows cast by the Powerhouse Parramatta exoskeleton on concrete

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

A woman stands on stage in front of a large audience. She has her left hand raised in the air and a microphone in her right hand. The audience are holding their phones up recording the woman.

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse x We Are Warriors

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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

140 Years of Programs

A museum is more than the physical container that holds it. It is everything that gets us to this moment. Powerhouse Museum maintains a public archive of past programs dating back to its beginnings in the 1880s.

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Koiki Mabo sitting within bamboo and sand backgorund.

I put the stars on the ground

Calendar iconEvery Thu—SatLocation marker iconSydney Observatory
Two people standing next to a cow in a field of cows.

Powerhouse Food: Producers

Calendar iconEvery monthLocation marker iconAcross Western Sydney
"A woman stands in front of a metal shelving unit filled with various kitchen equipment, including trays, pots, and utensils. She is wearing a black t-shirt with a colorful logo and jeans, smiling gently at the camera. The shelves are neatly organised, and the industrial kitchen setting has a clean, functional appearance.""A woman stands in front of a metal shelving unit filled with various kitchen equipment, including trays, pots, and utensils. She is wearing a black t-shirt with a colorful logo and jeans, smiling gently at the camera. The shelves are neatly organised, and the industrial kitchen setting has a clean, functional appearance."

Insect Tasting Menu | Circle Harvest

Calendar iconWed 20 NovTag iconEventLocation marker iconMISC.
A man wearing a high-visibility vest stands in a large warehouse filled with stacks of brightly colored boxes labeled with various fruit brands, including 'Suntreat' and 'Nippy's.' He leans against a pallet of blue boxes, smiling slightly as he poses for the camera. The warehouse is dimly lit, with light shining on the boxes, creating a warm, industrial atmosphere.A man wearing a high-visibility vest stands in a large warehouse filled with stacks of brightly colored boxes labeled with various fruit brands, including 'Suntreat' and 'Nippy's.' He leans against a pallet of blue boxes, smiling slightly as he poses for the camera. The warehouse is dimly lit, with light shining on the boxes, creating a warm, industrial atmosphere.

Local Growers | Sydney Direct Fresh Produce

Calendar iconWed 11 DecTag iconTourLocation marker iconSydney Markets
Woman holding a cup in front of her amongst restaurants.Woman holding a cup in front of her amongst restaurants.

Little India | The Modern Desi

Calendar iconThu 30 Jan 2025Tag iconTourLocation marker iconSK Chaat and Pani Puri Corner
A man dressed in blue overalls, a white t-shirt, and white rubber boots stands in a sterile, industrial room next to a large piece of stainless steel equipment. He leans casually against the machine, which has traces of red liquid, possibly from food processing. The scene is minimalist, with the white walls and floor emphasising the industrial nature of the environment.A man dressed in blue overalls, a white t-shirt, and white rubber boots stands in a sterile, industrial room next to a large piece of stainless steel equipment. He leans casually against the machine, which has traces of red liquid, possibly from food processing. The scene is minimalist, with the white walls and floor emphasising the industrial nature of the environment.

The Artisans

Calendar iconFri 21 Feb 2025Tag iconEventLocation marker iconDrunken Sailor
A man stands outdoors near a calm body of water, dressed in heavy-duty rain gear with a hooded sweatshirt underneath. The weather is overcast, with light rain falling, and the landscape behind him includes green hills and a misty sky. The scene has a quiet, reflective atmosphere, with the man appearing thoughtful as he looks into the distance.A man stands outdoors near a calm body of water, dressed in heavy-duty rain gear with a hooded sweatshirt underneath. The weather is overcast, with light rain falling, and the landscape behind him includes green hills and a misty sky. The scene has a quiet, reflective atmosphere, with the man appearing thoughtful as he looks into the distance.

Hawkesbury Fisheries | Paul Aquilina and Gary Howard

Calendar iconThu 20 Mar 2025Tag iconTalkLocation marker iconStix Farm
Two farmers stand side by side in a lush green pasture, surrounded by grazing cows. Both are dressed in casual outdoor clothing, with the man on the left wearing a dark jacket and jeans, and the woman on the right in a similar outfit. The cows, with their light brown coats, are calmly eating grass, and the scene is set under a partly cloudy sky, with trees visible in the background.Two farmers stand side by side in a lush green pasture, surrounded by grazing cows. Both are dressed in casual outdoor clothing, with the man on the left wearing a dark jacket and jeans, and the woman on the right in a similar outfit. The cows, with their light brown coats, are calmly eating grass, and the scene is set under a partly cloudy sky, with trees visible in the background.

Dairy | Camden Valley Farm

Calendar iconSun 6 Apr 2025Tag iconTourLocation marker iconCamden Valley Farm
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Collection on Display

Collection on Display

Calendar iconEvery Sat—SunLocation marker iconCastle Hill
A group of workers surround the front engine of a steam train to pull and push it on a track into the museum.

Locomotive No. 1

Calendar iconEvery Sat—SunLocation marker iconCastle Hill
Dick Smith and Bell Jetranger helicopter flown around the world

Dick Smith: First Solo Helicopter Flight

Calendar iconEvery Sat—SunLocation marker iconCastle Hill
Sydney Observatory Tours

Sydney Observatory Tours

Calendar iconEvery Wed—SatLocation marker iconSydney Observatory
Landscape-format, black and white glass plate negative depicting a picnic scene at Freshwater, with young men and women and a small child

Holidays

Calendar iconEvery Sat—SunLocation marker iconCastle Hill
Three shelves filled with colourful chairs and stools.

MPavilion Chair Commissions

Calendar iconEvery Sat—SunLocation marker iconCastle Hill
Two figures are working inside a workshop with large pipes and machines surrounding them.

Sydney Design Week

Calendar icon19–25 Sep 2025Location marker iconAcross Sydney
Lantern slide of meteor and star trails.

Sydney Science Festival

Calendar icon9–17 Aug 2025Location marker iconAcross Sydney
Future Fashion

Future Fashion

Calendar iconEvery Sat/Sun until 8 DecLocation marker iconCastle Hill
A Creative Studio participant wearing a pink, blue, yellow and white vest and a white collared shirt holds up three postage stamps.

Creative Studio

Calendar iconDates VaryLocation marker iconMultiple Venues
Partial aerial view of silver plane. Two people are standing close to the underneath of the wing.

Regional Display – Catalina

Calendar iconDaily 9.30am–3.30pmLocation marker iconHARS Aviation Museum