each Monday during the school term
Powerplay
Inspire children to learn through a morning of craft, songs and storytelling, with a different theme each month. This wonderful new playgroup at the Museum engages young minds and hands in creative activities. Bookings are essential on (02) 9217 0222.
$6 per child, $4 for members (after Museum entry)
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The Magic Garden: MBF Foundation Healthy Kid’s Unit
Help your children learn about healthy eating and healthy activity. The Magic Garden is an imaginative environment, developed in consultation with health experts, where 2-8 year olds can play among pumpkins and mushrooms, chase fish in a digital pond or catch butterflies at the garden gate.
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Zoe’s house
An interactive playspace encouraging collaborative and creative play for 3 to 6 year olds.
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Open daily
Free with Museum admission
Group bookings essential on (02) 9217 0222
daily
Cogs’ playground
The Museum's Grace Bros courtyard has been transformed into a new outdoor playground. Children can enjoy hours of fun playing on the state-of-the art equipment.
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2 – 18 April
School Holiday Program
Discover astonishing stories as objects within the Museum’s collection shed their secrets!
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22 April
5th National Forum on Performance in Cultural Institutions
International Museum Theatre Asia Pacific (IMTAP) is excited to present the 5th National Forum on Performance in Cultural Institutions, an opportunity for those passionate about all forms of performance in cultural institutions come together to explore, debate, discuss and connect ideas and practice.
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21 May, 7pm to 22 May, 8am
Writer Overnighter
Join celebrated children’s author Anna Fienberg for the rare opportunity to sleep inside the Powerhouse Museum!
Perfect for children aged 5–12 years, accompanied by an adult.
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15 May, 10am – 5pm and 7pm – 10pm
16 May, 10am – 5pm
80s Mod revival weekend
From scooters to skipants, white lipstick and winkle pickers, find out what 80s Mods watched, wore and rode. See scooters on display, watch Mod films (including Quadrophenia) and view daily Mod fashion parades. Get out on the dance floor with go-go dance lessons for the whole family, or groove to pop, beat, R&B, soul and ska tracks from our live DJ. Explore the Mod experience in The 80s are back exhibition.
During the day, on Saturday 15 May, get your copy of the Stark Raving Mod book signed by authors Ariana Klepac and Bill Posters. On Sunday 16 May, join Lambretta enthusiasts for a ‘Show and Shine’ scooter parade and display. Entry is included with Museum admission, $10 adult, $5 child, $6 concession, free for members.
On Saturday night, from 7pm, join us for live performances from one of the biggest Mod bands in Australia, The Sets, as well as Sydney ska pop band Allniters. A DJ will get you out on the floor with beat, R&B, soul and ska tunes. Look sharp in your favourite Mod gear! Food and drink will be available to purchase from the bar. Over 18s only. $28 adult, $24 members, $24 groups of 8 or more).