The Museum Volunteers Podcast

Join Volunteer John, as he discusses the Goggomobil - Dart and how this innovation changed our lives.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and...

Join Volunteer Kevin, as he discusses the O Class Tram and how it changed our lives.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to...

Join Volunteer Kevin, as he discusses the Bicycles and how it changed our lives.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to insp...

Join Volunteer Richard, as he discusses the AWA TV and how it changed our lives.  We hope you enjoy this very informative talk. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to insp...

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the Erratic rocks collected on Shackleton’s ‘Nimrod’ expedition, and their importance. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk     Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to...

Join Volunteer Mercedes (developed and researched by Mike), as she discusses Iridium satellite phones in the collection, and its use in historic explorations.      Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum...

Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses CSIRO’s 1 kg sphere, it's significance, and what it means for weight measurement! Enjoy Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to...

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses this very famous series of Tiles made by John Moyr Smith in 1878. A very informative interpretation of this beautiful design. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum...

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the use of the Japanese Chrysanthemum in designs relating to Autumn. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and...

Join Volunteer Hette, as he discusses the extreme conditions astronauts must deal with and the equipments we have at the Powerhouse Museum that reflects this chilly struggle. Enjoy! Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide ac...

Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses the history of radio astronomy, which Australians innovated. Enjoy! Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and...

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses items in the collection which illustrate women’s activism in seeking to change society. We hope you enjoy this wonderful talk Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum...

Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses a matchbox toy bus in the collection and its connection to modern Laundry products. We hope you enjoy this informative talk Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum...

Join volunteer Mike shares stories inspired by the Sydney Observatory Time Ball, Newcastle Time Ball, Ships and Navigation. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire...

Join Volunteer Dinah, as she discusses insect wings and their relation to design inside and outside of the MAAS collection. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire...

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses the development, history, and engineering of the Bionic Ear in relation to Innovation and technology in the collection Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collec...

 Join Volunteer Mike, as he discusses the Apple 1 in the Museum's Collection. Its place in computer history, and the power of collaboration as it manifested in the Jobs-Wozniac team. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks prov...

Join Powerhouse volunteer, Hette for a talk comparing the different ways the Museum has elected to care for two different objects in the collection: Loco No 1 and the Cart belonging to the Wong Family 1870-1916. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. ...

Join Powerhouse volunteer, Alan for a talk about the 60th anniversary, on the 23 March 2022 - of the first trial of the Black Box Flight data and cockpit voice recorder. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the...

Join Powerhouse volunteer, Faezah for a talk  about Naseri's one Touman. At the Powerhouse we are celebrating Nowrouz with a series of events. You can find out more here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to...

Motorbikes, romance and a wedding, adventures across continents, bandits and guns! This story has it all. Join Judy for the tale of one the Museum's collection motorcycles, and its extraordinary provenance. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. ...

In this short talk, volunteer Judy shares the story reflected in some of the equipment preserved in the Collection, from Mawson's  Antarctic expedition 1911-1914.  The equipment was essential for surviving and working in the harsh conditions of Antarctica and brings new insights, to the stories of adventure, hardship, and tragedy in an era of heroic Antarctic exploration. Volunteers are at th...

Join volunteer Kel, for some insights into this fascinating craft. Origami has become increasingly important in modern design - from architecture to space travel, from ceramics to textiles in recent decades. A truly fascinating talk. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters conne...

Enjoy this short talk about the iconic Lyrebird chair by Lucien Henry. Researched and written by Volunteer Gail on Mondays/Thursdays. Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access...

Enjoy this talk about the history of the design of the Lawn mower. Written and researched by Volunteer Paul at the MDC. Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum...