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

Parramatta

2026

Program

Matariki

Name: Matariki
Start: 2026-07-09T07:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-09T10:00:00.000Z
Location: Sydney Observatory

Ended 9 Jul 2026

Free

Sydney Observatory

Due to forecast wet weather, tonight’s Matariki celebration at Sydney Observatory has been cancelled. The safety and comfort of our visitors, performers and staff is our priority.

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sydney Observatory for future events.

Celebrate Matariki rising at Sydney Observatory with a mid-winter program inspired by Te Mātahi o te Tau, the Māori New Year.

Matariki, the Māori name for the star cluster also known as Pleiades, rises every midwinter, heralding a time of remembrance, celebration and renewal.

Start your Matariki journey online by sharing the names of loved ones lost since the stars last rose and expressing your intentions for the coming year. Your heartfelt contributions will be included in the beautiful ritual, featuring projections with your messages against stunning panoramas of the night sky from Dark Sky Project, vocalised by artist Jamaica Moana on the night.