Description
Powerhouse Museum is a premier science, design, technology & decorative arts museum based in central Sydney. Powerhouse Museum is a premier science, design, technology & decorative arts museum based in central Sydney.
Together with the Sydney Observatory and the Castle Hill Discovery centre, it makes up the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences.
Note:
The Museum is open every day except for Christmas Day (25 December).
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Think you know mummies? Answer this week's #MummyMondays question and tag the friends you'll bring for your chance to go in the draw to win four tickets to see Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at the Powerhouse Museum. We'll announce the winner by 5pm on Tuesday 27 December. Today's question: can you name one of the mummies in the exhibition?
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Please note that buses replace the light rail between Central and The Star from 25 December 2016 to Monday 23 January 2017. Light rail services will continue to operate, as normal, between Dulwich Hill and Convention Centre – the Convention Centre light rail stop is a short walk from the Powerhouse Museum.
Happy holidays from MAAS
Wishing you and yours a very happy holiday season from everyone at MAAS! The Powerhouse Museum is open daily across the holiday period, we are closed on Christmas Day only.
Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives: Voucher
Looking for last minute gifts? Grab some Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives exhibition gift vouchers! Valid for any day of the exhibition, they'll be sent straight to your inbox: http://bit.ly/2i2myhP
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What will your little archaeologists discover in our dig pit at Powerhouse Museum? Keep an eye out for our roving mummies! General entry is free for kids every day
Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives
Treat yourself to an early gift and visit Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at the Powerhouse Museum. Discover what lies beneath the wrappings before Christmas and you'll learn plenty of ancient Egyptian history to talk about to fill any awkward Christmas silences! https://ma.as/7qf
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Think you know mummies? Every Monday is now #MummyMonday and to celebrate we're giving you the chance to win four tickets to see Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at the Powerhouse Museum. Simply answer correctly and tag the friend you'll take to the exhibition to go in the draw. We'll announce the winner by 5.00pm on Tuesday 20 December. Today's first question: how many mummies are on display in the exhibition? We'll give you a clue – it's the same as how many days until Christmas! UPDATE: Our lucky winner has been decided. Stay tuned next Monday for your next chance to win!
Kinematic Dress by Nervous System
We love this stunning 3D-printed Kinematic Dress designed by Nervous System. This flowing garment, inspired by petals, feathers and scales, can be customised to the wearer's body and is composed of 1600 unique pieces. See it now in Out of Hand at the Powerhouse Museum: https://ma.as/7q6
Meet our archaeologists and mummies these school holidays
Escape the heat at the Powerhouse Museum and kick off the school holidays with our archaeologists and mummies who are ready to help you explore ancient Egypt. Become a dig discoverer and explore the Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives exhibition. See you soon!
Egyptian Mummies Gift Vouchers
Give your mummies, dads, friends and family the greatest gift this Christmas – a gift voucher to see the world premiere of Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives at the Powerhouse Museum.
Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives Launch
Come face-to-face with six Egyptian mummies from the British Museum collection in this world premiere exhibition and discover what lies beneath the wrappings at the Powerhouse Museum. On now until 25 April 2017 – book now and save: http://ma.as/7qf Credit: Jayne Ion
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The first people in the world to visit Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives had a great time yesterday discovering what lies beneath the coffins and wrappings. Visit the Powerhouse Museum today to explore the mysteries of mummification yourself: https://ma.as/7qf
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