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DesignTECH

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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From Earth to the Universe

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

The 80s are back

Celebrate the good and the bad about the decade remembered for its over-the-top excess.

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Trainspotting: the Powerhouse Museum Photo Competition 2010

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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

Engineering Excellence

See the 2009 award-winning selection of Australian engineering projects.

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Entries now open

Entries now open

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

2010 Australian Sky Guide

The celestial equivalent of a street directory for the southern night sky.

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Artefact H10515

Think inside the box

A unique ‘living’ acquisition that explores the diverse ways we source, shape and present collections.

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Thinkspace - creative digital media workshops

Thinkspace

Workshops and short courses designed to develop your creative and media production skills.

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Living in a sensory world: stories from people with blindness and low vision

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

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

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

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: the Gene Sherman collection

Contemporary Japanese fashion

See designs by Issey Miyake, Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto from the Gene Sherman collection.

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SThen and now: stories from the Commons

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Then and now: stories from the Commons on Flickr. Free preview available.

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Search our collection

Search our collection

Search and discover objects in our vast and diverse collection.

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Photo of the Day

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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Powerhouse joins the Commons on Flickrt

The Commons on Flickr

The Powerhouse makes its historical photos accessible to a global community.

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School holiday fun

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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Entries are open

Entries are now open

A grant of $18,000 that sends a NSW designer on a program of professional development overseas.

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