Powerhouse Museum | Science + Design

Discover how modernism transformed life in Australia across five tumultuous decades from 1917 to 1967.

Sydney’s annual festival of design, presented by the Powerhouse Museum and at venues all over Sydney, for 17 days in August.

Go on an epic journey through the Star Wars universe. See it first. Join the Star Wars Priority Club now.

Serious science fun for families, for schools, for young, old and in-between, for geeks and non-geeks.

Nominations are now open for the Powerhouse Wizard 2008, recognising emerging leaders in Australian innovation.

Search and discover objects in our vast and diverse collection.

Memories, personal mementos and photographs of migrating to New South Wales. View online exhibitions and mini-documentaries.

The Powerhouse makes its historical photos accessible to a global community.

The Photo of the day blog features a new image each day, chosen from the Powerhouse photo library.

A gateway to the worlds best design collections and online magazine with news, interviews, opinions and ideas.

Memories, personal mementos and photographs of migrating to New South Wales. View online exhibitions and mini-documentaries.

Practical workshops in digital video, computer graphics and music production.

Help Zoe get ready to go out. Explore Zoe's room and find everything she needs for her outings.