9-13, 16-20, 23-27 January
The Paper Bag Princess
Zeal Theatre brings to life Robert Munsch’s classic children’s book The Paper Bag Princess. This comic tale of a feisty princess who saves her prince from an evil dragon is great holiday entertainment for all the family.
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2-27 January
School Holiday Program
Children’s stories and dress up like royals of old in the Summer Holidays program
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14, 15 & 16 January
Acting workshops
Create your own ‘royal saga’ in a series of performing arts workshops for children aged 5-12. Presented with the Australian Theatre for Young People. $70 per child.
Phone (02) 9251 3900.
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Open every day
Zoe’s House
Be the first to help build Zoe’s House! An exciting new interactive playspace for 3–6 year olds.
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Open daily
Free with Museum admission
Group bookings essential on (02) 9217 0222
Daily
Further, faster, higher: a sound and light experience Experience the adventure of transport in Australia in a 10-minute spectacular in the Transport gallery.
Daily 10.45am, 11.45am, 12.45pm, 1.45pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pm
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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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week days
SoundHouse VectorLab
Visit the Powerhouse Museum's media labs. Practical workshops in digital video, computer graphics and music production.
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19 April 2008
International Silver Symposium
Saturday 19 April 2008, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Rococo silver in 18th century England: Paul de Lamerie and the Huguenots
In the first half of the 18th century, London was a centre for the production of luxury goods and de Lamerie’s pieces set the standard for luxury and fine craftsmanship. The popularity of coffee and tea in the 18th century gave rise to a range of specialized wares, and similarly, the introduction of new foods in the French taste required serving vessels in the latest style. This major international symposium celebrates the opening of Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn collection, a spectacular exhibition (exclusive to the Powerhouse Museum) drawing on the renowned American collection of Paul and Elissa Cahn from 18 April 2008. Symposium speakers include Ellenor Alcorn, exhibition curator and author from the USA; Dr Tessa Murdoch, Deputy Keeper from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and author and historian Robert Nash, from the Huguenot Society of Australia.
Silver Symposium Flyer
Cost: $95.00 (includes Museum admission, refreshments, lunch, and exhibition viewing with curators)
Book before 8th February 2008 and receive a 10% discount with our early bird rate
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au ph: 1300 438 849
For more information contact Eva Czernis-Ryl
on 61(0)2 9217 0138 or evar@phm.gov.au
Recommended Accommodation
Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection exhibition is organized and circulated by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and made possible by the Cahn Family Foundation and FedEx Corporation.
3 & 4 May 2008
Silver lace workshop
Presented by lace-maker Rosemary Shepherd, OAM, formerly Powerhouse Museum lace specialist, this workshop will offer a hands-on experience while extending the use of silver and lace out of their classical application into contemporary design. Explore the creative possibilities of silver wire using the textile techniques of crochet, knitting or bobbin lace.
Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 438 849
Cost: $185, $170 for Powerhouse Museum Members and Students (includes basic materials, moshtix booking fee and Museum admission)
Dates: Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May 2008, 10am-4.00pm For further information contact adultlearning@phm.gov.au
Silver: Paul de Lamerie from the Cahn Collection exhibition is organised and circulated by the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art and made possible by the Cahn Family Foundation and FedEx Corporation.