A black and white photographic print mounted on a sheet of linen. Photo of Captain Sharp demonstrating two Magnavox phonographs, white paper label glued to back 'CAPTAIN SHARP DEMONSTRATING WITH MV-1 & SONORA'.
Program

Science

Ended 28 Aug 2025

Times and dates vary across Sydney

4 sessions

Duration – 1 hour

11amThu14 August 202511amThu21 August 202511amWed27 August 202511amThu28 August 2025

Free

FreeStandard Drop-ins welcome

Across Sydney

Collection Conversations is a free program that brings the Powerhouse Collection (opens in new tab) to life through storytelling and curatorial insight. Led by Powerhouse Volunteers, each talk invites audiences to see familiar objects in new and meaningful ways.

Science
This volunteer-led discussion analyses how cultures around the world have influenced technological progress and shaped our understanding of the world.

Schedule

Thursday 14 August, 11am
Darling Square Library
The Exchange, levels 1, 1 Little Pier St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Free event, register here (opens in new tab)

Thursday 21 August, 11am
Powerhouse Castle Hill
172 Showground Road
Free event, register here
All Collection Conversations at Castle Hill are followed by a tour of the collections on display.

Wednesday 27 August, 11am
Ultimo Community Centre
40 William Henry Street corner, Bulwara Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007
Free event, register here (opens in new tab)

Thursday 28 August, 11am
PHIVE
5 Parramatta Sq, Parramatta NSW 2150
Free event, drop in