Museums NSW

The Powerhouse Museum is Sydney’s largest and most popular museum. Home to Australian culture and history, the Powerhouse is the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into this rich and diverse country. Visit the Museum to find out about all things Australian - explore how Australians live, work and entertain themselves, find out about Australia’s notable record in research and innovation and discover the contemporary voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

The Powerhouse Museum is a modern, vibrant organisation with over 25 exhibitions on at any one time exploring an amazing array of phenomena to excite visitors from all over the world. More than 250 interactives bring the Powerhouse Museum to life for thousands of people each year. Touch screen computers, audio phones, science experiments and hands-on fun are guaranteed to delight children and adults alike. An ever-changing program of temporary displays complements a range of permanent exhibitions, and regular demonstrations, performances, workshops and other special events are presented throughout the Museum.

The Museum is ideally situated in Darling Harbour, Sydney’s prestige waterfront location, and is close to the CBD and many other fantastic Sydney attractions. Easily accessible via the Light Rail from Sydney Central Train Station, the Museum also provides several language guides to ensure maximum enjoyment for all.

Whether it’s vegemite, Holden cars, didgeridoos or traditional bush kitchens you’re interested in, the Powerhouse Museum is a must-see for all international visitors to Sydney.

The Powerhouse Museum

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02 9217 0341

Heaven for Bike Enthusiasts, with motorcycles from the 50s to the 80s meticulously restored and some limited edition current models. Ducati, Triumph, Honda and many more.

Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum

250 Armidale Rd
New England Highway
Tamworth

NSW
2340

History of the the Aboriginal people that lived here to the early pioneer settlers, bushrangers and farmers of Queanbeyan and surrounds.

Queanbeyan Museum

Police Sergeant’s Residence
10 Farrer Pl.
Queanbeyan

NSW
2620

With twelve rooms of one of mankind’s most important inventions: Printing, complete with fully operating historic printing presses, a photographic darkroom, tools, photos and artefacts.

Queanbeyan Museum

20 Farrer Pl.
Queanbeyan

NSW
2620

See what every rail enthusiast has wanted to own, a self propelled rail motor carriage with passenger accommodation. More than 12 are on display, most in operating condition. Sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing required.

Rail Motor Society

End of Church St.
Paterson Goods Yard
Paterson
Queanbeyan

NSW
2620

This Colonial Georgian cottage first served as an inn, then school and eventually home to the Twynam family. Riversdale has an excellent collection of colonial furniture and artworks, complete with a garden of flower shrubs and apple trees.

Riversdale

Twynam Drive (end of Maud Street)
Goulburn

NSW
2580

The historic red brick Rockley Mill has not only flour mill machinery, but three floors of clothing displays, police records, newspapers and other artefacts.

Rockley Mill

Budden Street
Rockley

NSW
2795