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Modern times, late nights

Modernism transformed life in Australia during the twentieth century. From jazz clubs to espresso bars and abstract art, modernism defined an exciting new cosmopolitan culture. Be inspired by the spirit of modernism at special night viewings of the Modern times exhibition, with live jazz, entertainment, speakers and refreshments. more


Design underground - curator-led tours of the Powerhouse Museum collection

The Powerhouse Museum’s collection is like an iceberg; about nine tenths are hidden below the surface. Take a journey to those depths on a curator-led tour of our basement and Castle Hill storage areas. See the historical and contemporary design and decorative arts collections in their resting state - folded, filed, sorted and shelved. more


Modern times: the untold story of modernism in Australia

Discover how modernism transformed life in Australia across five tumultuous decades from 1917 to 1967. Modern times looks to the city and its skyscrapers, cafes and swimming pools, where modernist ideals of functionalism, internationalism and the healthy body profoundly reshaped Australian culture. more


Workshopped 08, co-presented by the Powerhouse Museum

Workshopped 08 explores the theme ‘Design matters’ by asking participants to consider the questions: ‘What is important about your design? What does it set out to achieve? Where will it find a home? And why does it matter? more