Description: I imagine the Powerhouse Museum must be a lot of fun for children, but as an adult, I didn't find it as exciting as I thought I would have. I've been to other interactive science museums in other countries, and this was not one of the best. There are exhibits for engineering, computer technology, ecology, the life of the early European settlers in Australia, and Australian design. Some of the exhibits have interactive features, but a lot are just in display cases with cards simply explaining the item being exhibited. Being a Mac user, I did get a kick out of seeing the original Apple 1 computer (on loan to the museum from Steve Jobs), but apart from that, there wasn't a lot else that thrilled me, considering the entrance fee.
Entrance fee: $10; 10% discount if you have a Sydney Explorer Pass; 20% discount using the voucher in the free Sydney guidebook available at the airport. Allot 1.5 to 2 hours if you're an adult, half a day to a day if you're bringing children.
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