Apollo 11
August 20, 2019
PowerhouseAssistant Curator Sarah Reeves on the interactive exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Moon landing.
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A Time Traveller’s Baggage
February 4, 2019
PowerhouseAuthor Samuel Wagan Watson on memory pathways and time travel in Time and Memory.
Patyegarang’s sky world
January 31, 2019
PowerhouseAssistant Curator of Macleay Museum Matt Poll on the importance of Patyegarang’s legacy.
In conversation with Akira Isogawa
January 31, 2019
PowerhouseSenior Curator Roger Leong talks with the designer about his career spanning more than 25 years.
STAR WARS™ Identities
January 31, 2019
PowerhouseAn interview with Laela French, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, about the Star Wars universe and exhibition.
Roof geometry model of the Sydney Opera House
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesPrincipal Curator Matthew Connell explores the ideas behind the creation of Sydney’s most famous building.
Penicillium Notatum ― The Miracle Mould
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesCurator Tilly Boleyn uncovers the history of the world’s first antibiotic drug.
Johnny O’Keefe’s stage costumes
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesPeter Cox on the outlandish outfits that defined Australia’s rock ’n’ roll rebel.
Ming dynasty temple bell
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesCurator Min-Jung Kim discusses the bronze bell as an important spiritual object.
Surgical table
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesCurator Tilly Boleyn explains why the surgical table is a powerful representation of women’s rights.
Romance Was Born crochet dress
October 17, 2018
Cristina BrionesCurator Glynis Jones describes the iconic dress that helped launch Australian label Romance Was Born to greater heights.
Expedition to Antarctica
June 18, 2018
PowerhouseAssistant Curator Nina Earl reflects on her journey to Antarctica.
Four Periscopes
June 18, 2018
PowerhouseDesigner Jennifer McMaster from TRIAS architectural studio explains the ideas behind Four Periscopes.
Cuberider1
June 18, 2018
PowerhouseAssistant Curator Sarah Reeves explains Australia’s first payload to the International Space Station, Cuberider1.
Life and Death in the Museum
June 7, 2018
Cristina BrionesThe MDC’s Life and Death at the Museum tours offer fascinating stories on objects that have impacted on life and death.
Under the night sky
April 27, 2018
PowerhouseAuthor Bruce Pascoe on the unique and complex relationship between Cadigal woman Petyegarang and William Dawes.
Reading the time with Joyce Thomson
April 27, 2018
PowerhouseTime and Memory author Vanessa Berry talks to Joyce Thomson about reading the time live over the telephone.
A brilliant gift
February 15, 2018
Cristina BrionesCurator Eva Czernis-Ryl reflects on Barry John Willoughby’s significant contribution to the MAAS collection.
Design Nation
February 15, 2018
PowerhouseComedian and broadcaster Tim Ross talks about his collaboration with MAAS and the invisible icons of Australian design.
Common Good
February 15, 2018
Cristina BrionesSenior Curator Keinton Butler on the impact of contemporary design practice in Australia and neighbouring regions.
Learn & Play! teamLab ― Future Park
February 15, 2018
Cristina BrionesAssistant Curator Nina Earl explores art collective teamLab’s creative processes in the Future Park exhibition.
Meet Meg Stevenson
December 4, 2017
Cristina BrionesMAAS Volunteer Meg Stevenson reflects on almost 30 years of work at the Museum.
The man, the stars, the land
August 28, 2017
Cristina BrionesPrincipal Curator Matthew Connell explains Eddie Koiki Mabo’s connection to surveying and the stars.
In conversation with Andrew Simpson
August 25, 2017
Judith MathesonDesigner Andrew Simpson talks about materialising 19th-century design drawings from the MAAS collection.
The collection as constellation
August 24, 2017
PowerhouseDr Kate Scardifield, MAAS Visiting Research Fellow, investigates cosmic tapestries and bodies of knowledge.
In conversation with Lawrence English
August 24, 2017
Cristina BrionesMedia artist Lawrence English talks about his sound works focusing on the power of listening and the collective voice.
The Wonder World of Things
August 23, 2017
Judith MathesonAuthor Drusilla Modjeska discovers deeper levels of meaning about particular objects in her essay for Icons.
Out of Hand: Materialising the Digital
August 12, 2016
Judith MathesonPrincipal Curator Matthew Connell explores some of the origins and inspirations behind 3D manufacturing.
A fresh look at the Museum’s ‘icons’
August 12, 2016
Judith MathesonDirector Dolla Merrillees examines a new exhibition that questions and reinterprets the prevalent view of our collection.
Wearing William Street
August 12, 2016
Judith MathesonA collaboration between photographer David Mist and fashion designer Sally Smith results in a beautiful silk dress.
Babbage archive discovery
December 17, 2015
Judith MathesonA piece of punched paper found in the MAAS collection provides insights into scholar and inventor Charles Babbage.
In conversation with Luke Sales
December 17, 2015
Judith MathesonLuke Sales from Romance Was Born talks about their inspirations, the fashion industry and their future.
Artist Nathan Sawaya talks Super Heroes
December 11, 2015
Judith MathesonArtist Nathan Sawaya talks about finding the LEGO Super Hero within.