A History of the Powerhouse Museum
The Powerhouse Museum has its origins in the Sydney International Exhibition of 1879. Some exhibits from this event were kept to constitute the original collection of the new Technological, Industrial and Sanitary Museum of New South Wales. The museum was intended to be housed in the exhibition buildings known as the Garden Palace, which were destroyed by a fire in September 1882.
The museum subsequently moved to share premises with the morgue of Sydney Hospital. The museum relocated to new, purpose-built premises in Harris Street as the Technological Museum in August 1893. It incorporated the Sydney Observatory in 1982. The museum moved to its present location (the old Ultimo Power Station at 500 Harris Street) in March 1988, and took its present name (The Powerhouse Museum) from this new location.
The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences in Sydney, the other being the historic Sydney Observatory. Although often described as a science museum, the Powerhouse has a diverse collection encompassing all sorts of technology including Decorative arts, Science, Communication, Transport, Costume, Furniture, Media, Computer technology, Space technology and Steam engines.
Official Website: The Powerhouse Museum Sydney
Fun & Games for the kids: http://play.powerhousemuseum.com/whats-on/
Aspire Hotel Sydney is offering this Powerhouse Museum Family Accommodation Package for the Best Available Rate + $20.00 Including:
- Accommodation for up to two adults and two children
- DVD Player Rental and 2 Dvds (from our select range only)
- Car Parking (for the duration of your stay)
- Staying in a standard room
Location: 383-389 Bulwara Road Ultimo, Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9211 1499
Terms and Conditions:
- Valid until 31st May 2013
- Offer subject to availability
- Offer not valid over special event and black-out periods
Aspire Hotel Sydney offers guest's the best Sydney has to offer like the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown, IMAX Theatre, Star City Casino, Paddy's Markets, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Entertainment Centre; all within walking distance of the hotel.
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