Powerhouse Museum

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) in Sydney has three branches: the ancient Sydney Observatory at Observatory Hill, and the contemporary Museums Discovery Centre at Castle Hill. The Powerhouse, despite its reputation as a scientific museum, contains a wide collection that includes ornamental arts, science, communication, transportation, costume, furniture, media, computer technology, space technology, and steam engines.

The Technological, Industrial, and Sanitary Museum of New South Wales (1879–1882) and the Technological Museum (August 1893–March 1988) have been the names of the museum for almost 125 years. As of 2022, the collection contains over 500,000 objects gathered over the previous 135 years, many of which are displayed or housed at the site it has called home since 1988 – a converted electric tram power station in the Inner West suburb of Ultimo, which was built in 1902 and is a well-known and popular Sydney tourist destination. The Federation-style structure is classified on the State Heritage Register of New South Wales.

Location: 500 Harris St, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia

Website: maas.museum/powerhouse-muse