Museum of Applied Arts and Science
The Powerhouse Museum, also known as the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, is a collection of four museums in Sydney, owned by the Government of New South Wales.
The Powerhouse Museum, also known as the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (MAAS), is a collection of four museums in Sydney, owned by the Government of New South Wales. It is a contemporary museum of applied arts and sciences, exploring the intersections of design, innovation, science, and technology. Founded in 1879 as part of the Sydney International Exhibition, the institution is one of Australia's oldest continuously operating museums.
The Powerhouse Museum operates across three sites in Sydney: Powerhouse Ultimo, Powerhouse Castle Hill and Sydney Observatory.
Powerhouse Ultimo, the museum's home since 1988, is currently closed for major revitalisation. Powerhouse Parramatta, opening in 2026, will be the largest museum in the state of New South Wales. Powerhouse Castle Hill serves as the principal collection store and research centre, while Sydney Observatory continues to offer astronomy programs from its heritage-listed site at Observatory Hill.
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