Collection Conversations at Sydney Observatory
Monthly
6 sessions
Free
Sydney Observatory
Collection Conversations is a free program that brings the Powerhouse Collection to life through storytelling led by Powerhouse Volunteers. Each talk invites audiences to discover objects in new and meaningful ways.
Presented across Sydney, the program creates spaces for learning through shared conversations.
Upcoming Collection Conversations
- Thursday 16 July – Caring for Country
From carved emu eggs to ancestral star knowledge, Powerhouse Volunteers share stories of First Nations objects that honour Country and sustain knowledge. - Thursday 20 August – National Science Week
From early flight experiments to medical breakthroughs, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how scientific innovation has expanded our understanding of the world. - Thursday 17 September – Educators
From classroom tools to learning technologies, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how teaching has evolved across generations. - Thursday 15 October – Diwali
From intricate textiles to luminous traditions, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how cultures in India expresses light, hope and renewal. - Thursday 19 November – Parramatta
From transport and migration to urban transformation, Powerhouse Volunteers explore the stories that have shaped Parramatta and Greater Western Sydney. - Thursday 17 December – Community
From games and music to shared traditions, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how objects bring people together and create a sense of belonging.
