Powerhouse Museum, Sydney

Name: Powerhouse Museum
Address: 500 Harris St Ultimo, Sydney, 1238, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 9217 0111

#90 among attractions in Sydney

Museum, Science museum

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The Powerhouse Museum is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney, the others being the historic Sydney Observatory at Observatory Hill, and the newer Museums Discovery Centre at Castle Hill. 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. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1879 (145 years ago)Visitors per year: 757.2 thous.Coordinates: 33°52'42"S, 151°11'60"E

Address

500 Harris St UltimoSouth Sydney (Haymarket)Sydney 1238 Australia

Contact

+61 2 9217 0111

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Day trips

Powerhouse Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Central Park, International Convention Centre Sydney, World Square, Paddy's Markets.

0.4 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
12 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
~820 ftN
Theater, Modernist architecture
International Convention Centre Sydney, Sydney
4 min walk • The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) stands as a beacon of modern design and functionality in the heart of Sydney, Australia. Located in the active precinct of Darling Harbour, this premier convention, exhibition, and entertainment venue is a...
0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
World Square, Sydney
11 min walk • World Square is a large shopping centre and urban development in the Sydney Central Business District. It fills an entire Sydney city block, bounded by George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Streets, on what was a small hill called Brickfield Hill.
~1060 ftSE
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Paddy's Markets, Sydney
6 min walk • Paddy's Markets, located in the bustling Haymarket area of Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant destination that offers a diverse shopping experience to locals and tourists alike. Known for its wide array of stalls, the market features everything from fresh produce...
0.5 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbourside Shopping Centre, Sydney
12 min walk • Harbourside is a shopping centre in Darling Harbour, close to the Sydney Central Business District. It is located next door to the new International Convention Centre with views of the city's skyline.
~1120 ftNE
Lush ornamental oasis with a teahouse
Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney
6 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Sydney, the Chinese Garden of Friendship stands as a serene oasis amidst the urban landscape. This tranquil garden, a symbol of the bond between Sydney and its sister city Guangzhou in China, offers visitors a chance to experience the...
~1060 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Market City, Sydney
6 min walk • Market City is a shopping centre in Haymarket in the southern end of the Sydney Central Business District.
0.4 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Wentworth Park, Sydney
11 min walk • Wentworth Park is a park near the suburbs of Glebe and Ultimo in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park contains several muti-purpose sporting pitches, cricket nets and a number of fitness installations.
~470 ftNW
Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Sydney
3 min walk • Ian Thorpe Aquatic and Fitness Centre is a fitness centre in Ultimo, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. It has three swimming pools, exercise machines, and other facilities. The centre is co-managed by the City of Sydney and Belgravia Leisure.
~1900 ftN
Fountain
Darling Harbour Woodward Water Feature, Sydney
10 min walk • The Darling Harbour Woodward Water Feature, is a heritage-listed water fountain located at at Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
0.4 miSE
Square
Railway Square, Sydney
10 min walk • Railway Square is a plaza at the southern end of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia, formed by the confluence of Broadway, Lee Street, Pitt Street and George Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Powerhouse Museum open?

Powerhouse Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Powerhouse Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jessie Street National Women's Library, Sydney (4 min walk), International Convention Centre Sydney, Sydney (4 min walk), Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sydney (5 min walk), Dr Chau Chak Wing Building, Sydney (5 min walk).

How to get to Powerhouse Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Powerhouse Museum:

Light rail

Exhibition Centre • Lines: L1 (2 min walk)
Paddy's Markets • Lines: L1 (5 min walk)

Bus

Stand J, Central Station, Railway Square • Lines: 431, 433, 438 (10 min walk)
Pitt St at Barlow St • Lines: 433 (11 min walk)

Train

Town Hall (14 min walk)
Central (14 min walk)

Ferry

Pyrmont Bay Wharf • Lines: F4, Ferry (19 min walk)
Darling Harbour Wharf 1 (22 min walk)