Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia | Museum

Museums Discovery Centre

Locality: Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9217 0111

Address: 172 Showground Road 2154 Castle Hill, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.museumsdiscoverycentre.com

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25.01.2022 Close-up detail of a scale model of a Vienna ferris wheel made entirely from Meccano by Fred Lane of Murrurundi over a period of several years. You can view the full object record at https://ma.as/457073

24.01.2022 Summer school holidays are almost here! Check out our range of activities and workshops: https://bit.ly/2BllxMv

24.01.2022 Museums Discovery Centre is open again for 2020. Discover hundreds of treasures on display with FREE admission and family activities every weekend. https://bit.ly/36dr19k

24.01.2022 Explore objects that have impacted on the life and death of people around the world in this unique tour of our deep collection.

23.01.2022 See our transport store and move through the modes of vehicles that have shaped our modern life. Museum entry is free, but tickets are currently limited. Book your visit here: https://bit.ly/2OxiF5O

23.01.2022 This Airzone 5057 dates from 1938 and was made in Auburn, NSW. The Symphony Leader is the largest Bakelite mantle radio designed and manufactured by the Airzone company. The tombstone cabinet shape for this radio was a popular form of radio cabinet design prior to the Second World War. Its on display now at Museums Discovery Centre.

22.01.2022 This home-made caravan from 1962 reflects the popularity of caravanning holidays in the 50s and 60s. Originally a motorised van on a Model A Ford truck chassis, it was converted to a towed caravan by Francis Gerald Rhead and used by his family until 1979. Full object record: https://ma.as/213452

21.01.2022 These fun, play focused sessions include song, movement and making, as well as hands-on interaction with the Museums Education Collection.

20.01.2022 In the yacht "Ice Bird, adventurer Dr David Lewis made the first single-handed voyage to Antarctica in 1972 and continued his voyage in 1974. What makes this yacht significant is that it was not designed for the Antarctic, having been purchased second-hand in Sydney and modified for the purpose. You can see it on display now at Museums Discovery Centre. Object record: https://ma.as/212223

20.01.2022 We are excited to be welcoming you back to the Museums Discovery Centre. Free timed-entry tickets and physical distancing are among the measures were implementing in line with the NSW Governments health guidelines to keep visitors safe during COVID-19. Open free each weekend from 6 June from 10am to 4pm. Visitors can discover objects on display from State museums collections. https://maas.museum/reopening/

19.01.2022 This architectural model of No.2 bond Street, Sydney is a record of an unbuilt project that was created as a solution to a heritage issue, allowing heritage buildings and an office block to coexist. This project is one of 22 unbuilt designs (11 historic and 11 contemporary) created via digital media for the Australian Pavilion, 2014 Venice Architecture Biennale. Object record: https://ma.as/423697

18.01.2022 Book now for school holiday activities and workshops, including coding for Minecraft! Spaces are limited, so get in quick: https://bit.ly/2oIZTM6

18.01.2022 The round fifty cent coin was only issued in 1966, and was replaced by the twelve-sided coin in 1969. We have one on display in Store 3 at the Museums Discovery Centre.

18.01.2022 With its distinctive wing configuration, the Transavia PL-12 Airtruk is one of the most significant aircraft designed and manufactured in New South Wales, with approximately 120 made in various versions. Designed by Luigi Pellarini and first built in 1965, the Airtruk was made for agricultural use and was ideal for crop dusting.

17.01.2022 This is a rare example of the first commercially-available TV receiver called the Televisor. From February 1930, TVs like this one in England received transmissions broadcast from the BBC. Less than 1,000 were made and this one is number 573. See this object on display as part of our next event: Seniors Day 2020 at the Museums Discovery Centre this Saturday, 15 February. Object record: https://ma.as/260298

17.01.2022 The Museums Discovery Centre is closed during the Christmas break from 23 December 2019 18 January 2020. https://bit.ly/2EtBQZC Image: Marinco Kojdanovski

17.01.2022 Drop in this November and join a free family tour to learn more about the museums' highlight objects. You're likely to cross paths with a 19th century Melbourne-made cable tram and a replica Giganotosaurus (dinosaur) skull. Learn more: https://bit.ly/372rJHX

16.01.2022 We are closed on 2627 December and reopen with free entry every weekend in summer. In line with NSW Health advice, we will be checking the postcodes of all visitors. Residents from the Northern Beaches, or those who have recently visited known hotspots, will be unable to visit at this time. We appreciate your help in keeping our community and staff safe. For more information https://bit.ly/2EtBQZC

15.01.2022 HOLIDAY HOURS: Were closed from 22 December - 13 January 2019. Well reopen on 14 January. We wish you all a safe and happy break, and look forward to seeing you all again next year!

15.01.2022 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the portable Blood Glucose Monitor developed by Sydney engineer Stan Clark. After his diabetic daughter Lisa had her blood tested in hospital with a heavy mains-powered meter, Stan designed a world-first portable version so children could monitor their own glucose levels. You can see some of his portable monitors on display, and find out more about the story at https://ma.as/511326 . #NationalDiabetesWeek

15.01.2022 The Museums Discovery Centre prioritises the health of our visitors, members, volunteers and our staff. In line with recent NSW Health advice regarding COVID-19 we ask that members of the public from the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (The Spit to Palm Beach) do not visit the Museums Discovery Centre in Castle Hill on Friday 18 December, Saturday 19 December, and Sunday 20 December. We will continue to monitor the advice of NSW Health and share an update with the community as the situation changes. Thank you for your understanding at this time.

15.01.2022 Inspired by the amazing collection of trains, cars, bicycles and buses at Museums Discovery Centre, these holidays you can create a paper city or a paper zine using items you already have at home. Download the templates and instructions here: https://maas.museum/make-from-home/ Anna Kucera

14.01.2022 Weve changed our opening hours and are now open to the public to visit every weekend from 10am 4pm, free of charge. Were closed Monday and Tuesday, open by group appointment Wednesday to Friday.

14.01.2022 Go behind the scenes and learn more about items in our collection, by joining us on one of our tours: https://bit.ly/2E5LQZa

13.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who visited us for Seniors Day last week - we hope you had as much fun exploring our collection as we did sharing it with you!

13.01.2022 Drop in this November and join a free family tour to learn more about the museums highlight objects. Youre likely to cross paths with a 19th century Melbourne-made cable tram and a replica Giganotosaurus (dinosaur) skull. Learn more: https://bit.ly/372rJHX

13.01.2022 From today all visitors are recommended to wear a face mask. Please bring your own mask when you visit. Thank you for keeping our staff and community safe during this time. More info here: http://bit.ly/3ap1Y94

13.01.2022 Do you remember The Commodore 64? Released in 1982, C64 popularised the up-take of the home personal computer. The model made computing accessible, fun and finally affordable. See it on display at Museums Discovery Centre.... Object record: https://ma.as/428733

11.01.2022 Reconnect with some of the major moments of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games 20 years on at the Museums Discovery Centre, Castle Hill: https://ma.as/bar

10.01.2022 Seniors Day is Feb 21 - Take a walk down memory lane and enjoy the objects of yesteryear with our talented volunteers. Register for free via the below link.

09.01.2022 This is a rare example of the first commercially-available TV receiver called the 'Televisor'. From February 1930, TVs like this one in England received transmissions broadcast from the BBC. Less than 1,000 were made and this one is number 573. See this object on display as part of our next event: Seniors Day 2020 at the Museums Discovery Centre this Saturday, 15 February. Object record: https://ma.as/260298

09.01.2022 We have lots of activities and workshops on for the rest of the school holidays: https://bit.ly/2BllxMv

07.01.2022 Check out our school holiday events and activities, including Minecraft workshops! Bookings essential, more info at https://bit.ly/2Kuggcq

04.01.2022 Find out more about the proposed expansion of the Museums Discovery Centre, Castle Hill. The initiative includes plans for new state-of-the-art spaces to support increased public engagement and access to the Powerhouse Collection. Register for the community webinar at https://ma.as/b9z. For further information visit https://ma.as/b9y. : lahznimmo architects (artist impression, subject to final approvals)

04.01.2022 A unique piece of Sydney history. Harrys typically Australian fast food, especially his classic pie n pea floaters, captured the publics imagination and made the Cafe de Wheels a unique part of the citys nightlife. It attracted blue collar workers, sailors, taxi drivers and late night revellers from Kings Cross. It even became a tourist attraction. International celebrity visitors included Frank Sinatra, Johnnie Ray, Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Robert Mitchum, Shirley Maclaine, Phyllis Diller, Colonel Sanders and Elton John.

03.01.2022 The Museums Discovery Centre is open every weekend, free of charge. We are observing physical distancing and hygiene measures to protect the health of all our visitors, this includes timed ticket sessions. Book your weekend visit here: https://bit.ly/3eWzNNY Please note, pre-bookings are essential as session tickets are limited.

01.01.2022 HOLIDAY HOURS: we are closed Good Friday, Easter Monday and ANZAC Day, but open as usual 10am-5pm Mon-Fri otherwise. Check out our school holiday workshops here: https://bit.ly/2oIZTM6

01.01.2022 Drop in over the weekend for free family activities. In November, kids can engage in engineering challenges and create their own art pieces. https://bit.ly/327O17r