Collection Conversation at Castle Hill

Next date: Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Old photograph of people reading through books in a library,

Each month, Collection Conversations at Powerhouse Castle Hill will focus on a specific aspect of the museum’s collecting practices. All events in the Collection Conversations series will include a presentation incorporating objects from the Powerhouse Collection and a tour of one of our open display storage areas.

  • Thursday 9 July – Caring for Country
    From carved emu eggs to ancestral star knowledge, Powerhouse Volunteers share stories of First Nations objects that honour Country and sustain knowledge.

  • Thursday 13 August – National Science Week
    From early flight experiments to medical breakthroughs, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how scientific innovation has expanded our understanding of the world.

  • Thursday 10 September – Educators
    From classroom tools to learning technologies, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how teaching has evolved across generations.

  • Thursday 8 October – Diwali
    From intricate textiles to luminous traditions, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how cultures in India expresses light, hope and renewal.

  • Thursday 12 November – Parramatta
    From transport and migration to urban transformation, Powerhouse Volunteers explore the stories that have shaped Parramatta and Greater Western Sydney.

  • Thursday 10 December – Community
    From games and music to shared traditions, Powerhouse Volunteers explore how objects bring people together and create a sense of belonging.

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When

  • Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 10 September 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 08 October 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Thursday, 10 December 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Location

Museums Discovery Centre, 2 Green Road, Castle Hill, 2154, View Map

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