Each month, Collection Conversations invites you to explore rich themes inspired by the Powerhouse Collection. Led by passionate volunteers, these talks weave storytelling, historical insights, and curatorial research into lively discussions that reveal our world in new ways.
Join us across Sydney — at libraries, community centres, and museum spaces — for a free program that celebrates learning, connection, and discovery.
In June, join us for Textiles That Tell a Story
From ancient weaving techniques to royal undergarments, we will explore how textile practices serve as powerful expressions of cultural memory. Join us as we examine how these methods both preserve heritage and drive innovation.
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July – Innovation
Innovation Secrets: game-changing inventions from early flight to sustainable materials.
August – Science
The Broken Relationship between Science and Art: showcasing engineering, medicine, and innovation.
September – Design
Can Mass Consumption in Design be Beautiful? Examining furniture, fashion, and industrial creativity.
October – Space
Australia and Space: our fascination, fears, and achievements beyond Earth.
November – Fashion
Why we Relate Fashion to Identity: through haute couture, jewelry, and self-expression.
December – Summer
The Great Australian Cultural Identity — surf, sun, and invention.
