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 July, join us for Innovation: Game-Changers from the 20th Century to Today
From the early days of aviation to the rise of sustainable materials, this talk explores the ingenuity behind objects that changed the way we move, live and create. Volunteers will share insights into the people and processes that brought these innovations to life, offering a fresh perspective on familiar technologies.
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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.
