Education & school visits

Education & Program Development
PO Box K346 Haymarket, Sydney NSW 1238, Australia.
For bookings and enquiries:
Phone: (02) 9217 0222
Fax: (02) 9217 0622
Email: edserv@phm.gov.au



 

A visit to the Powerhouse Museum combines observation and interaction to enhance students’ knowledge and understanding, while developing new learning skills and interests across a wide range of study areas. Use our Teachers Guide to find all the exhibitions, programs and resources you need to make your visit the complete learning excursion for your class.

Teachers Guide

Teachers Guide & visit planner
To help plan your visit and find the exhibitions, programs and resources most suitable for your class.

 
Teachers Guide

Teachers notes and resources
These notes are for teachers planning to bring students to the Museum.

 

Specialist studios

SoundHouse VectorLab

SoundHouse VectorLab
Practical workshops in digital video, computer graphics and electronic music.

 
Lace study centre

Lace study centre
Visit the Lace Study Centre to view and research different styles of lace from all over the world.


 

Online Resources

Australian designers at work

Australian designers at work
An educational resource exploring the design process. Meet six Australian designers and learn about how they work

 
Australia Innovates

Australia Innovates
An online guide to innovation in Australia's industries over the last century.

 
hsc technology syllabus support

HSC technology syllabus support
Case studies in design, technology and cultural diversity showcasing objects and research from the Powerhouse Museum.

 
Gambling: calculating the risk

Gambling: calculating the risk
An educational website which helps you learn about mathematics and probability, as applied to common forms of gambling.

 
Bigfoot

Bigfoot (2008 version)
Estimates the size of your ecological footprint from your answers to 15 questions.

 
Sydney designers unplugged

Sydney designers unplugged
Detailed case studies of seven industrial design groups with video interviews. A resource for students and anyone with an interest in design.

 
PotBiz: the innovation game

PotBiz: the innovation game
Learn how to be a successful innovator as you try to turn an idea for a decomposing plant pot into a profitable business.

 
ecotude

Eco'tude:change your school's ecological attitude
A learning resource aimed at assisting school students in measuring the environmental impact of their schools sing a unique online calculator.

 
EcoLogic online interactives

EcoLogic online interactives
Online games designed to help students understand the concept of ecologically sustainable development