With more than half a million objects amassed since 1880, the Powerhouse Collection is one of the largest and most diverse museum collections in Australia.
Each month, our wonderful community of volunteers share their enthusiasm and expertise on a specific aspect of the museum’s collecting practices. All events in the Collection Conversations series will include a presentation incorporating objects from the Powerhouse Collection and a tour of one of our open display storage areas.
Upcoming Conversations
15 May — Writing
Celebrate the evolution of writing and communication. From early record-keeping systems to the printing press, typewriters, and digital communication devices, objects from the Powerhouse Collection highlight how writing has shaped human history as both a practical tool and an artistic medium.
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15 May – Writing
19 June – Textiles
17 July – Space
August – Science
September – Design
October – Innovation
November – Fashion and Jewellery
December – Summer