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Country Always

Country Always

Caring for Country

A Corner of the Empire

A Corner of the Empire

The Garden Palace

The Holding Pen

The Holding Pen

The Agricultural Hall

Regional Networks

Regional Networks

Across New South Wales

A Museum of Doing

A Museum of Doing

Technological Museum

Expanding Stories

Expanding Stories

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

Transforming the Tramsheds

Transforming the Tramsheds

Powerhouse Stage 1 and the Harwood Building

A Symbol in Time

A Symbol in Time

Sydney Observatory

Ongoing Transformations

Ongoing Transformations

Powerhouse Ultimo

Applied Arts and Sciences

Applied Arts and Sciences

Defining the terms in the 21st century

Powerhouse Renewal

Powerhouse Renewal

A transformative renewal program across four sites

We Rise

We Rise

Blak Powerhouse

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

Powerhouse-1 Mission Launch to the ISS

An initiative of the Powerhouse: Future Space program

2024

2024

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton

Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Powerhouse Parramatta Topping Out

Major construction milestone achieved for the new museum

2025

FAQ

What is happening with Powerhouse museum?

Powerhouse is undergoing a $1.2 billion expansion and revitalisation program.

Powerhouse Castle Hill is open to the community on weekends.
Sydney Observatory is open for pre-booked tours Wednesday – Saturday.
Powerhouse Ultimo is temporarily closed for heritage revitalisation works.
Powerhouse Parramatta is under construction.

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Where is Powerhouse Museum located?

Powerhouse Parramatta

What is happening at Powerhouse Ultimo?

A $300 million heritage revitalisation program is underway.
The museum closed on 4 February 2024 and will reopen once works are complete.
The revitalisation includes reorienting the museum entrance, expanding and renewing exhibition spaces, and undertaking essential heritage conservation works.

Powerhouse Ultimo

Powerhouse Castle Hill

Sydney Observatory

Collection

Volunteer

Governance

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Contact

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