Powerhouse Museum

What's On at the Powerhouse Museum

January ·April 2004

The Powerhouse Museum , conveniently located in Darling Harbour , is Australia 's largest and most popular museum. Its unique and diverse collection of objects spans social history, decorative arts and design, and science and technology. With an ever-changing program of interactive and engaging exhibitions, the Powerhouse Museum seeks to challenge and stimulate minds of the young and not-so-young. Put yourself to the test and visit the Powerhouse Museum today!

EXHIBITIONS

Gambling in Australia : thrills, spills and social ills
Opens 6 April 2004
Why are Australians such enthusiastic gamblers? Gambling in Australia looks at the past and present of gambling in all its major forms ·the lotteries, racetracks, the Tote and TAB, hotels, licensed clubs and casinos.
Supported by G-Line (NSW) – A telephone helpline for people with gambling problems. 1800 633 635
Contact:: Hayley Gallant, hayleyg@phm.gov.auamandac@phm.gov.au

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Nineties to now: fashion retrospective
Opens 28 April 2004
From glamour to ghetto, power suits to hippie chic, slip dresses to sportswear…rediscover must-have fashion from the 1990s to now.
Contact: Sally Quinn, sallyq@phm.gov.au amandac@phm.gov.au

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Centenary of Aviation
Lawrence Hargrave (1850–1915) achieved international renown for his work on the development of flying machines and engines, which arguably contributed to the Wright brother's successful flight in 1903. Learn about inventions and see other magnificent flying machines in the Museum's latest permanent exhibition.
Supported by the Sydney Airport Corporation
Contact: Justine Martini, justinem@phm.gov.au amandac@phm.gov.au

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DesignTech
Until 7 March 2004
See a range of outstanding major design projects from 2003 Higher School Certificate Design and Technology students.
Presented by the Board of Studies NSW and the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Contact: Justine Martini, justinem@phm.gov.au

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FRUiTS: Tokyo street style – photographs by Shoichi Aoki
Closes 26 January 2004
Hurry to ensure you don't miss-out on seeing this popular exhibition featuring over 70 colourful portrait photographs by Japanese photographer Shoichi Aoki taken in the fashionable Tokyo suburb, Harajuku, from 1997 to 2002. Shoichi Aoki's photos document -a fashion revolution in Tokyo's suburbs'. The exhibition includes images from Aoki's book and monthly magazine, FRUiTS, as well as never seen before photographs.
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Contact: Sally Quinn, sallyq@phm.gov.au

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Great expectations
Until 1 February 2004
Design lovers and technology enthusiasts will be enthralled by this major exhibition of new UK design featuring over 100 items. Great expectations tells the designers’ stories and highlights the process of turning ideas into products and services through the combination of invention, design and creativity.
Great expectations is a UK Design Council exhibition presented by British Council Australia in association with the British Consulates-General.
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Contact:: Hayley Gallant, hayleyg@phm.gov.au
Great expectations is a UK Design Council exhibition presented by British Council Australia in association with the British Consulates-General.

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Sport: more than heroes and legends
Until 18 July 2004
Sport is ingrained in Australian cultural heritage – from the diggers playing cricket at Gallipoli to the modern day mum who runs down the sideline at Saturdays little league match. So what is it that drives Aussies to be faster, fitter and more competitive? What makes a sporting hero? What compels us to support our heroes rain, hail or shine? Discover the answers in the Powerhouse Museum’s new blockbuster exhibition, Sport: more than heroes and legends. Bringing together the who’s who of sporting memorabilia, including a definitive collection from the Sydney 2000 Olympics, this exhibition is a celebration of the great sporting history of this nation. more>>
Contact: Sally Quinn, sallyq@phm.gov.au

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Engineering Excellence
Until December 2003
Learn how engineering improves our everyday lives in this new 2003 Engineering Excellence exhibition. See a PosturePod, the new ABC Building and a futuristic sewerage treatment system as well as three other Engineering Award winners.
Contact: Justine Martini, justinem@phm.gov.au
Engineering Excellence is an annual exhibition selected from entries in the Engineering Excellence Awards, conducted by the Sydney Division of the Institution of Engineers Australia (trading as Engineers Australia).

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Australian Design Awards
Until May 2004
View cutting-edge design products in the fields of furniture, industrial, engineering, software and electronics that have been awarded a 2003 Australian Design Award by Standards Australia International.
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Contact: Justine Martini, justinem@phm.gov.au
The Australian Design Awards is an annual exhibition of the Australian Design Award winners, conducted by the Australian Design Awards organisation (part of Standards Australia International).

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Childhood Memories of Migration
Until 26 April 2004
This exhibition explores the personal experiences of children who lived in Villawood and Cabramatta migrant hostels from the 1950s to the 1990s. The stories are told through toys, drawings, interactives and memorabilia which will be displayed in the Museum’s Australian Communities Gallery.
Curated by Helen Tierney, freelance curator for the Fairfield City Museum & Gallery.
Supported by The Migration Heritage Centre, NSW.
Contact: Amanda Cummergen, amandac@phm.gov.au

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Contemporary Neckpieces
Until 31 July 2004
Made from the mid 1980s onwards, these pieces differ greatly in material, skill, style and meaning and reflect almost two decades of jewellery acquisitions at the Museum. The 24 contemporary neckpieces represent bold and sometimes radical directions in contemporary jewellery design.

Contact: Sally Quinn, sallyq@phm.gov.au

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Extra Time Nights
See and hear Peter FitzSimons, Jeff Fenech, Peter Meares, Anne Sargent, Doug Walters.
Staying in Sydney this summer? Then get yourself over to the Powerhouse Museum Bar to relax and meet some of Australia's favourite sporting legends as they tackle the issues that matter in a lively discussion. We combine two of Australia's greatest loves – sport and stories – every Thursday night in January.
Cost: $15 adult (includes entry to Bar, Sport exhibition and first glass of wine)
Bookings not required.
Thursday 8, 15, 22 and 29 January,
5:00-9:00pm

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MEET AUSTRALIA'S DAVIS CUP GREATS
Sunday 11 January
The all-time greats of Australian Davis Cup tennis … Ken Rosewall, John Newcombe and Tony Roach … will be interviewed about their tennis career and the importance they have personally placed on the Davis Cup. By supporting this event you are helping to build a dedicated Tennis Museum at the Sydney International Tennis Centre of which Ken Rosewall is the patron.
Tickets must be pre-purchased and are available from Monday 5 – Friday 9 January by calling (02) 9217 0222. Adults $25, children $15 and family $65.
(Powerhouse Members are able to pre-purchase tickets on Sunday 4 January by calling (02) 9217 0600).

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Australia Day
Monday 26 January
Celebrate Australia Day at the Powerhouse when Museum admission and activities will be free and entry to the Sport exhibition will be half price. Whilst at the Museum on Australia Day, you can also view Homemade history, a special documentary series that celebrates amateur filmmakers and their memories of Australia from 1950s to 1980s.
13 x 5-minute episodes
10:30am, 12:00 noon and 2:00pm

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JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Get active with the kids this School Holidays at the Sport themed activities at the Powerhouse. Don't forget to visit the Sport exhibition whilst you're there. Mum & Dad will be the heroes!

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Howzat!
First off the bat is cricket, where we pay tribute to the achievements of the retiring legend Steve Waugh and the Australian Cricket Team. Take this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the most coveted international cricket trophies, many of which we won, including the World Cup, the Waterford Crystal Ashes Urn and the ICC Test Championship Trophy. Keep your eyes peeled for player appearances and ticket giveaways.
Until 6 January

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Sport Discovery Room
Try your skills at blind cricket, practice fencing skills or discover a sport you can play sitting down in the interactive Sport Discovery Room.
Recommended for all ages.
Daily 5-26 Janaury, 2:30-4:30pm

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Game, Set & Match!
Tennis is centre court from the 2 January and is presented in conjunction with the Adidas International Championships. We'll take you on a journey with the greats and today's stars of Australian tennis. Activities will include an impressive line up of public displays, player appearances and interactive events.
2 – 11 January

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Sport or science? An interactive science show
Can sport help us understand science? Discover how science plays a part in everyday sport.
Weekdays (except Mondays) 5-26 January

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Wild Thing!
Things pick up pace and get wild with a packed program of extreme sports. Test your skills with rock climbing, or see live BMX, inline and skateboard demonstrations by the smoothest skaters including Iain Smith and Sally Affleck, Australian Girls Bowl Riders Champion.
12 – 26 January

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The Great Sports Quiz
Test your sports knowledge – from athletes and equipment to science – by joining the Great Sports Quiz, hosted by Dan Flash, sports commentator and game show host extraordinaire. With plenty of prizes to be won, this is a fun event for the whole family to enjoy.
Monday 5 – Friday 9 January
2:30-3:00pm

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MUSEUM INFORMATION
Entrance: 500 Harris St, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW
Postal Address: PO Box K346, Haymarket 1238
Telephone: 02 9217 0111 or infoline 02 9217 0444
Website: www.powerhousemuseum.com
Hours: 10.00am to 5.00pm every day (except Christmas day)
Admission: $23 family, $10 adult, $3 concession, $3 child, Members, children under five, Australian Senior cardholders and pensioners are free.
Special admission to Sport: more than heroes and legends apply. Ticket prices include general admission to the Museum. $18 adult, $9 child, $45 family, $9 seniors. Powerhouse Museum members and children under 5 are admitted free.