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Powerhouse Museum

500 Harris St Ultimo | Haymarket, Sydney, New South Wales 1238, Australia
61 2 9217 0111
As featured in Sydney for young kids
Ranked #69 of 302 attractions in Sydney
4.0 of 5 stars 116 Reviews
Type: Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: A converted electric station houses an eclectic collection of art and artifacts that celebrate applied science and design. The Powerhouse Museum is...... more » Owner description: A converted electric station houses an eclectic collection of art and artifacts that celebrate applied science and design. The Powerhouse Museum is also known for kid-friendly interactive exhibits and popular limited-time shows featuring props and design elements from films such as Star Wars and Harry Potter. « less
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This compares very favourably with other museums around the world. Innovative exhibits and style of presentation. Tourists should go on a weekday, when there are smaller crowds. Other science museums I have seen aren't as interesting as this one. Some exhibitions change with time. More

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Canberra
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Always a grat place to visit with new and exciting exhibits to see. Would recommend this to anyone visiting the Darling Harbour area More

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Australia
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77 reviews 77 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Always worth a visit, very interesting displays. We have been many times, I love the costume displays. More

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Sydney, Australia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

It's not a bad museum but we never find all that much to interest us. Displays are well spread out. It's a but of a pain to get to, especially if it's raining. More

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Ra'anana, Israel
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Expensive, many exhibits not functional. Half a floor closed for renovations. More

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Lord Howe Island, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I used to think Museums were so boring but this is different. It is so interactive. Loved the space centre, the robots..couldn't drag my son away from that area. Do you know how chocolate is made? Find out, make your own and EAT it !!! Wished we lived closer so we could go more often. Sorry we couldn't be there... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We went to the museum knowing the Harry Potter exhibit had recently closed (bad timing on our part) and they were already advertising one on Narnia, but for us, it was all closed off as the new one was not yet ready. First, the admission price is low for Sydney, so that helped. The thing I liked the least is... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

The Museum is a wonderful place for families. It's easy to get to by public transport (we took the Light Rail - Tram) and the walk from the Tram Stop to the building is well signposted. Entry prices are reasonable for the quality of the exhibits inside. The large kids loved the Harry Potter Exhibition (since closed) and the smaller... More

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Brisbane
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

We went for the Harry Potter exhibition as my 3 year old is obsessed with The stories. The exhibition was grea and so was the rest of the museum. Moved all the playgrounds and interaction. We were there 5 hours and both loved it. More

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australia newcaslte
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Very big place. Harry Potter was very busy and a very hot buiding, Air con could have been up a little higher. The stuffed up my on line tickets and they had no record of me buying the audio tour... VERY glad i took a photo of my computer screen of buying them. Toliets are not very clearly marked More

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