DesignTECH
See some of the state's most outstanding projects by innovative young students from 2009 HSC Design and Technology course.
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The ultimate photographic trip
See a collection of extraordinary images showcasing the beauty and mystery of our Universe.
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The 80s are back
Celebrate the good and the bad about the decade remembered for its over-the-top excess.
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Share your passion for trains and railways and enter the Trainspotting photo comp for a chance to win AUD$5000!
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Engineering Excellence
See the 2009 award-winning selection of Australian engineering projects.
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The Powerhouse Museum International Lace Award is looking for designers and artists to create a new generation of lace.
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2010 Australian Sky Guide
The celestial equivalent of a street directory for the southern night sky.
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Think inside the box
A unique ‘living’ acquisition that explores the diverse ways we source, shape and present collections.
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Thinkspace
Workshops and short courses designed to develop your creative and media production skills.
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Living in a sensory world
This exciting exhibition explores the world of the blindness and low vision community and celebrates their achievements.
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Inspired! Design across time
See over 800 Australian and international decorative arts and design objects from the 1700s to now.
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Engineering Excellence
A showcase of outstanding engineering projects from the Sydney division of the 2008 Engineering Excellence Awards.
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Migration Heritage Centre
Memories, personal mementos and photographs of migrating to New South Wales. View online exhibitions and mini-documentaries.
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Contemporary Japanese fashion
See designs by Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto from the Gene Sherman collection.
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Buy the new Commons book
Then and now: stories from the Commons on Flickr. Free preview available.
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Search our collection
Search and discover objects in our vast and diverse collection.
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Photo of the Day
The Photo of the day blog features a new image each day, chosen from the Powerhouse photo library.
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The Commons on Flickr
The Powerhouse makes its historical photos accessible to a global community.
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School holiday fun
There are plenty of games, workshops and shows to keep young minds engaged and entertained these school holidays.
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A grant of $18,000 that sends a NSW designer on a program of professional development overseas.
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