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Great exhibitions for the whole family
This summer experience the magic of Harry Potter: The Exhibition or jump in to the world of The Wiggles with The Wiggles exhibition. Explore more current exhibitions.

Sunday 19 February 2pm - 3pm
Talks After Noon
John Glenn and Friendship 7: NASA's first orbital Mercury mission

Talks After Noon is a series of lectures from Museum curators, experts and special guests. In this talk, Curator of Space Technology Kerrie Dougherty will discuss the Friendship 7 mission and its importance in the early days of the Space Race.
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24 February 7.45am – 9am
fastBREAK

fastBREAK is a monthly series of rapid-fire interactive talks hosted by non-profit youth organisation Vibewire Youth Inc. and the Powerhouse Museum. Each month, five sharp young entrepreneurs from various industries tackle big questions with five-minute responses. Then, over breakfast, participants are invited to share ideas and experiences in conversations with the five speakers. Innovation is the staple of the fastBREAK menu.
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Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March
10am – 4pm
Craft Punk: To Dye For
Learn from fashion and design industry experts how to update, recycle or create a new garment and learn to dye for textile techniques. Get a handle on how to create beautiful dyeing techniques and luscious silk-screened trompe l’oeil motifs with applied textures. Book a workshop or drop in to an open session craft activity.
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9 and 24 March 2012
Class Clowns Competition
Class Clowns is a national comedy competition and education program for young people. Sydney heats and the State Final will be held at the Museum with students competing to perform at the Grand Final at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Sunday, 25 March, 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Incubation in isolation: distinguishing New Zealand product design
Hear writer Michael Smythe give an illustrated talk based on his book New Zealand By Design: a history of New Zealand product design.
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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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