Powerhouse Museum / Powerhouse Ultimo
#202πŸ”¬ Science & IndustrySydney, Australia

Powerhouse Museum / Powerhouse Ultimo

Sydney's applied arts and science museum

About the museum

In a former tram power station in Ultimo, the Powerhouse holds half a million objects from steam engines to fashion and design.

Must-see highlights

  • β—†Boulton & Watt steam engine
  • β—†Locomotive No.1
  • β—†Fashion collection
  • β—†Strasburg Clock

Recognition

πŸ† Australia's largest science museum

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