Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

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

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Major construction milestone achieved for the new museum

2025

Volunteer

Join the Powerhouse and collaborate with our collection, program, studio and food teams.

Volunteers work across the Powerhouse, from audience engagement to collection and curatorial research as well as supporting programs. The Volunteer Program offers flexible roles and training, and our volunteer team contribute their time and knowledge across Powerhouse Parramatta, Castle Hill, Ultimo and Sydney Observatory.

Powerhouse Internships offer hands-on, project-based experience for students and emerging professionals.

The Powerhouse Volunteer and Internship Program is open to everyone aged 18+.

Volunteer Opportunities

Join the community of Powerhouse Volunteers and Interns.

Powerhouse Internship Program – 2026

Closes 30 Apr 2026
Powerhouse Program

The Powerhouse Internship Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a leading cultural institution. Since 1988, the program has supported students to develop practical skills, industry knowledge, and professional networks, with many former interns going on to careers in the museum, arts, and cultural sectors. Internships are designed to be mutually beneficial. With guidance from Powerhouse staff, interns contribute to meaningful projects and programs while gaining real-world experience in a dynamic museum environment. The program welcomes students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and values strong supervisory relationships as central to professional growth.