What's on at the Powerhouse Museum
Events and activities

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Friday 18 May, 6.00pm
Writer Overnighter
Stay overnight inside the Powerhouse Museum! Join master of magic Michael Pryor for a steampunk inspired night in the Museum. Author of the best selling series The Laws of Magic, Michael is currently writing books in a new series The Extraordinaires. He will explain why history and places like the Museum are a fantasy writer's best friend.
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fastbreak

18 May
fastBreak
fastBREAK is a monthly series of rapid-fire interactive talks hosted by non-profit youth organisation Vibewire Youth Inc. and the Powerhouse Museum.
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23 May, 9.30am – 12noon
Tour:  Archaeology of Darling Harbour
Join an archaeologist-led walking tour and discover the early remains of colonial Fort Phillip at Sydney Observatory as well as the industrial heritage of Darling Harbour.
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23 May 1pm – 2pm
Talk: Unearthing Ultimo and Pyrmont
Hear archaeologists talk on recent excavations in the Ultimo and Haymarket area.
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Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 May
10am – 4pm
Craft Punk: Cover Your Bits!
Cover your vitals with some crafty love by discovering some funky new techniques including upholstering, felt riveting and leather work.  Learn how to resurrect your favourite chair with upholstery or construct an iPad cover with designer felt, rivets and customised leather stamping.  Book a workshop or drop in to an open session craft activity.
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2-3 June
Sydney Brick Show
LEGO fans of all ages are invited to the brand new Sydney Brick Show. Come and experience the amazing creations built by Adult Fans of Lego from across Australia. See special models inspired by objects in the Museum's collection including the Boulton and Watt Steam Engine and a C-Class Electric Tram! Brick fans will love our hands on workshops and family friendly freeform play area. Plus, special guest appearance by Australia's only certified LEGO professional Ryan McNaught.
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The Magic Garden: Bupa Health Foundation Healthy Kids 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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Cogs’ Playground

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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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Powerhouse Museum garden
In 2012, the Powerhouse Museum plans to establish a garden on-site in Ultimo. If you live in the neighbouring Ultimo, Pyrmont and Chinatown areas, we'd like to hear what you think.
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revitalisation
The Museum is currently under construction
The Museum is currently undergoing an exciting new revitalisation program. This means you will soon enjoy a new public forecourt, street-side cafe, gift shop plus a new gallery for international exhibitions. During this time you may notice some construction in the Museum. We apologise for any inconvenience. more...

Thinkspace - creative digital media workshops
Thinkspace
Workshops and short courses designed to develop your creative and media production skills. more...

Talks After Noon
Talks After Noon
A series of lectures from Museum curators, experts and special guests. free with Museum entry more...

Pathways to space
Pathways to space
Robotics and Astrobiology for senior science students. The program, featuring the Mars Yard, is a research partnership with Sydney University and New South Wales University. Bookings essential.
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Zoe's House is now closed
Zoe's House is now closed
Zoe is taking a holiday from building and her house closed on 7 June 2011, when preparations for the spectacular Love lace exhibition began. more...