First Nations

The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.

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Revitalising

Powerhouse Ultimo

Sydney, AustraliaTemporarily Closed for Heritage Revitalisation
A $300 million revitalisation of the much-loved museum. Delivering new and expanded exhibition spaces to showcase the Powerhouse Collection alongside new and exclusive international exhibitions.

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Four Locations Across Sydney

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta

Located on Dharug land, Powerhouse Parramatta is one of the world's most significant new museum projects.

Opening 2026
Rendering of Building.

Powerhouse Ultimo

Located on Gadigal land. A revitalisation program is underway to deliver expanded museum exhibition and learning spaces within a new dynamic creative industries precinct for Sydney.

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A tall and shorter human figures walk through the gigantic storage house, to find a car behind the wall in a white room.

Powerhouse Castle Hill

Located on Dharug land, a storehouse for the collection supporting research and conservation, presenting exhibitions and programs.

Open Weekends 10am–4pm
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Sydney Observatory

Located on Gadigal land, a national place of connection and scientific research.

Open Thursday–Sunday

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

Powerhouse Ultimo Partners

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Founded following the enormous success of the Sydney International Exhibition of 1879–1880, Powerhouse Ultimo has continually evolved over the years — from the Garden Palace in the Botanic Gardens, to Agricultural Hall in the Domain, Technological Museum of Harris Street and the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences housed in the former Ultimo powerhouse.

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Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo
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Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building
Four figures sit on a stage with a white background talking, there is a crowd watching the talk.

Powerhouse Climate Action Plan 2022–2025

100 Climate Conversations Special

Revealing Resonance

Sounding the Collection
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University of Technology Sydney

Foundation University – Powerhouse Ultimo
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