Powerhouse Museum

Powerhouse Museum

The Powerhouse Museum is located in Ultimo near Darling Harbour, Sydney. It is a public museum operated by the State Government for the people of New South Wales. Its unique and diverse collection spans history, science, technology, design, industry, decorative arts, music, transport and space exploration. It is also home to the material heritage and stories of Australian culture, history and lifestyle, providing a comprehensive insight into this rich and diverse country. There is estimated to be well over 500,000 separate items in the Museum’s collection.

We conceive exhibitions and programs around the primary theme of ‘human ingenuity’ We base our exhibitions and programs on the ideas and technologies that have changed our world, and the stories of the people who create and inspire them. The Museum’s unique collection informs these experiences.

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    85/1284-11 Glass negative, full plate, 'Botanic Gardens', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917. (read more)

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    85/1284-6 Glass negative, full plate, 'Lady Macquaries Chair', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917 (read more)

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    85/1284-391 Glass negative, full plate, 'Cathedral Rocks, Kiama', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917. (read more)

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    85/1284-2 Glass negative, full plate, 'The Incline, Kembla Coal Co', Kerry and Co, Sydney, Australia, c. 1884-1917. (read more)

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