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Powerhouse Renewal
A transformative renewal program across four sites
Powerhouse museum is delivering a transformative $1.2 billion renewal program across its four sites
Powerhouse Parramatta
Under Construction
- One of the world's most significant new museums.
- The largest investment in cultural infrastructure since the Sydney Opera House.
- The first State cultural institution to be established in Western Sydney.
Powerhouse Ultimo
Revitalisation – Temporarily closed
- A $300 million revitalisation the much loved Powerhouse museum.
- Enabled by a transformative $250 million investment by the NSW Government.
- New and expanded exhibition spaces to showcase the Powerhouse Collection alongside new and exclusive international exhibitions.
Powerhouse Castle Hill
Expansion – Opened March 2024
- 10,000 sqm state-of-the-art storehouse for the Powerhouse Collection.
- New conservation labs, learning and exhibition spaces.
- New levels of access to the Powerhouse Collection (opens in new tab).
Sydney Observatory
Conservation – Open for night tours
- A national place of connection and research of astronomy, meteorology and science.
- Sydney Observatory is open for pre-booked tours Wednesday to Saturday.
- Heritage conservation works are underway to support continued public access.
Powerhouse Collection Digitisation
- Since 2019, Powerhouse has been working on one of the largest digitisation projects ever undertaken in Australia to ensure our collection is more accessible to the public.
- More than 338,000 objects (including many from the Powerhouse Archives) have been digitised to date and are now available to view online.
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Powerhouse History
For over 140 years, Powerhouse has evolved across multiple locations, from the historic Garden Palace to regional museums through to its four locations today.
