Powerhouse is home to one of Australia’s most comprehensive textile and garment collections, including a diverse range of historical and contemporary pieces. The Textiles Centre at Powerhouse Ultimo is a space where visitors can view intricate and extraordinary textiles from all over the world, including a large collection of lace. Works are accessible via drawers, allowing visitors to independently research their own areas of interest. Makers and volunteers are often in the Textiles Centre and available to answer questions.
Resources
- Contemporary Lacemakers
- Caring For Your Lace
- Lace Resources
- Glossary Of Lace Terms
- Lace Classification System
- The Powerhouse Museum 2nd International Lace for Fashion Award 2001 Online Catalogue
Tickets
Individuals: Free entry, no bookings required.
Schools and Groups: please follow this link to arrange your visit or submit a booking form. If you need further information please contact our bookings team on (02) 9217 0222.
Find more information here about the measures we’ve put in place to keep everyone safe.
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Plan Your Experience
All the information you need to plan your visit is available on the Powerhouse Ultimo venue page, including:
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