- Specialist research services
- Museum archives
- Research library
- Photo library
- Preservation and Heritage Management
- Regional programs & services
- Migration Heritage Centre
Add value to your visit by combining it with an excursion to Sydney Observatory, IMAX, Solar Sailor or the Sustainable House. Solar Sailor and the Sustainable House are particularly good in combination with the EcoLogic exhibition. Please note: for combined visits, bookings and payments must be made separately at each venue.

Sydney Observatory and Powerhouse Museum
Powerhouse Museum & Sydney Observatory (3-D Space Theatre day visit)
TOTAL COST: $10 per student
Powerhouse Museum & Sydney Observatory (night visit)
TOTAL COST: 13 per student ($4 – Museum & $9 – Observatory, SAVE $2!)
For bookings to Sydney Observatory email observatory@phm.gov.au
or phone (02) 9241 3767.
Darling Harbour and Powerhouse Museum
Darling Harbour is a vibrant school excursion destination. Plan a great day out for your class by combining a visit to the Powerhouse with one of our precinct partners.
Visit www.darlingharbour.com/education to help plan your excursion to Darling Harbour as well as exciting package deals.
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ABC and Powerhouse Museum
The ABC Ultimo Centre (700 Harris, Street, near the Powerhouse Museum) brings together all aspects of the national broadcaster, including Television, Radio, New Media, Transmission and News and Current Affairs. Times: ABC tours start at 9.50am and 12.20pm. Tours run from 45 minutes to up to 1.5 hours. Minimum of 6 and a maximum of 30 people. For students over 10 years of age. Total cost: $8.50 per student ($1 discount on both individual ABC and PHM entry) Bookings need to be made separately with each venue. For ABC tour bookings please call (02) 8333 5488 or visit www.abc.net.au/tours/ultimo/book.htm

IMAX Theatre Sydney and Powerhouse Museum
See any IMAX film and visit a range of Powerhouse Museum permanent and temporary exhibitions of your choice. Suggested themes include:
- IMAX Space Station 3D + Powerhouse Space exhibition
- IMAX Magnificent Desolation 3D + Powerhouse Space exhibition
- IMAX Coral Reef Adventure + Powerhouse Ecologic exhibition
- IMAX Roving Mars + Powerhouse Space exhibition
Total cost: $12 per student
Contact IMAX Education for session times and school bookings:
Ph: (02) 9213 1600, Fax: (02) 9281 3833, email sydgroups@imax.com.au.
Discounted packages combining a visit to Sydney Observatory and IMAX can also be arranged.
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Monorail student day pass
With the pass you can easily move your students between IMAX Theatre and the Powerhouse Museum.
Cost: $4 per student [when combined with IMAX]
School bookings must be made in advance in order to receive student fares. Call (02) 9285 5600
Sydney Learning Adventures and Powerhouse Museum
Combine a program from Sydney Learning Adventures with a visit to a Powerhouse Museum exhibition.
For Sydney Learning Adventures bookings call 02 9240 8552 or visit www.sydneylearningadventures.com.au
Captain Cook Cruises
Captain Cook Cruises offers a variety of packages that combine the Powerhouse Museum with a Sydney Harbour cruise, and visits to Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower & Skytour. The “Powerhouse to Solar Power” package combines a visit to the Powerhouse Museum’s exhibition Ecologic: creating a sustainable future and sail with the sun on Sydney Harbour aboard Solar Sailor the world’s first solar powered boat.
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Tel: 02 92061111, Fax: 02 9206 1149
Discounted Overnight Accommodation for Schools
If you're travelling to Sydney and need a place to stay overnight, Sydney Central YHA has centrally located, secure, modern and friendly accommodation, all within walking distance of key Sydney attractions including the Powerhouse Museum (approximately 10 mins walk).
Cost: $37.00 per student per night (multishare room & includes continental breakfast) – Save $2.5 per student per night! (Mention joint package with Powerhouse to receive this reduced rate - Valid for bookings till Sept 30th 2008).
Contact the Sydney Central YHA on (02) 9218 9018
email:sydcentralgroups@yhansw.org.au