Powerhouse Museum
Technology museum in Sydney, Australia
About
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.
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