the
powerhouse
discovery centre
COLLECTION STORES AT CASTLE HILL
Special visit by members of the Woodworkers' Association of NSW on the 12th May starting at
10:30. A charge of $10 will apply and this will include a special visit to the furniture store not yet open to the public.
This is a rare opportunity to tour the furniture store plus the benefit of being accompanied by Anne Watson, Curator, Architecture & Design.
Just opened! Of great general interest.
The opening weekend 10-11 March was a huge success - masses of visitors. Comprising six large warehouse-style buildings covering 13,000 m2, over 2.8 hectares, the previously off-limits 40% (by volume), 50,000 objects - one of the world's greatest collections of science, technology, design, decorative arts and social history - is now open for viewing. The items displayed will fascinate any child, or anyone who has ever been one! More information at -
www.powerhousemuseum.com/castlehill
Public Open Days are on 2nd Saturdays - e.g. 14 April, 12 May: 10 am to 5 pm (no bookings required).
Normally, entry is $8 adult; $5 concession/school student; FREE to PHM members, seniors, pensioners. WWA entrance fees are being negotiated. Remember to wear walking shoes! PHM allow no flash photography: Bring cameras but use the no-flash setting.
Their centrepiece is the self-guided Display Store (access to four other buildings is through booked themed tours).
The complex is at the northern corner of Windsor Rd & Showground Rd, access is via Baulkham Hills TAFE, entrance via Green Rd (the extension of Victoria Ave). Parking might be a problem on public open days. Brochures will be available for members at our April 2 (AGM) meeting.
The opening results from NSW government investment of $11 million over the past three years in construction of buildings, amenities and resources.
