The Museum Volunteers Podcast

Dr Barry Marshall - Scientists in the Collection Join Cindy, for a talk researched and written by fellow volunteer Cierewen; about Dr Barry Marshall's Nobel Prize winning discovery that stomach ulcers are caused by bacteria, and are easily cured with antibiotics. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtual...

Textiles Dyes and Dyeing Techniques in the Collection Join Dinah as shares insights into dyeing techniques and an appreciation of the dyes involved in creating some of the textiles in the Collection. To search for Museum objects relating to this talk, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences website and conduct a search on the ' Collection ' tab. Volunteers are at the heart...

Join Powerhouse Volunteer, Susanne for a moving summary about the invention of the Polio Vaccine and the invention of the Both Respirator, which have helped to save many lives. 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...

Patents - Flory & Wood - Who owns Science? Powerhouse Volunteer Judy, explores the impacts of Patents upon scientific discovery, through the contrasting stories of two medical breakthroughs that are both represented in the Collection; Penicillin and Spray on Skin. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtual...

Join Volunteer Jean for a quick talk about the history of dyeing textiles If you are intrigued to search for Museum objects relating to this talk, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences website and conduct a search on the ' Collection ' tab. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribu...

Join Volunteer Maureen for a continuation of our talk about dyeing textiles! As well as some more detail about some of the issues that created in society If you are intrigued to search for Museum objects relating to this talk, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences website and conduct a search on the ' Collection ' tab. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on...

Scientists Who Defied Gravity - Konstantin Tziolkovski Museum's Discovery Centre volunteer, Alan reflects on scientists represented in the Museum's Collection - who defied gravity. Especially Comonaut, Konstantin Tsiolkovski. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous an...

Powerhouse volunteer, Judy has researched and written a fantastic short talk for us, on the life, times and amazing work of this Australian scientist, who won the Nobel prize for his part in the discovery of Penicillin. Judy shares the job of voicing this talk with Jon, a fellow Powerhouse volunteer. If you are intrigued to search for Museum objects relating to this talk, you can visit the Museum...

Powerhouse volunteer, Mercedes shares a short talk about the groundbreaking work of Dr Fiona Wood, the inventor of Spray on Skin. This talk was researched and written by Judy who volunteers both behind the scenes, and with our digital program for visitor services at the Museum. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individu...

Joseph Henry Maiden - Scientist and Museum Curator MAAS volunteer, Dinah shares an overview of the life, work and achievements of our Museum's first ever Curator - Joseph Henry Maiden. 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 pr...

Join MAAS Volunteer Phoebe, for a short-talk about Charles Laseron - scientist, adventurer and one of the earlier Curators with the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. If you are intrigued to search for Museum objects relating to Phoebe's talk, you can visit the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences website and conduct a search on the ' Collection ' tab. Volunteers are at the heart o...

Scientists in our Collection. Join MAAS volunteer Susanne, for a summary of the extraordinary discoveries of Galileo Galileii.  You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk 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 pro...

Galileo Galileii - Scientists Who Suffered or were not Recognised in their Own Time Join MAAS volunteer, Beth for a short talk on the amazing life and work, of Galileo Galileii. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk 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...

Inventors and Invention - Who Owns Science?  Volunteer Hette, explores this real world question, referencing many of the key players in the history of technological developments in the 19th and 20th Centuries. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals cont...

The Divers Decompression Chamber of John Scott Haldane. Scientists Who Self-Tested Scuba divers and "the bends". Find out the how this problem was solved by a diver who tested the technology on himself and his family. Researched, written and voiced, by Powerhouse Museum volunteer, Christina. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Volunteers are at the heart of our c...

Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes.  In this Short-Talk Rob, a retired Orthotist, shares some fascinating information and insights, behind some of the Museum’s Health and Medicine objects. Rob's talk is introduced by fellow Powerhouse Museum volunteer, Kel. Volunteers are at the heart of o...

Insect Senses and Insect Models in the Collection Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes.  In this Short Talk Dinah, a retired university lecturer, who continues to actively research in the field of Entymology (the study of insects), shares some fascintating insights, behind some of the Museum’s ea...

Human Special Senses for Space Travel Often, volunteers are able to contribute their knowledge from their own working life, in relation to Museum objects, exhibitions and themes.  In this Short Talk, Tony, a medical professional, Space expert and advisor to the British military on Space, takes us on a tour of the Museum's space exhibits, exploring how human senses react in the unique environm...

Join Volunteer Mike as he discusses his favourite object in the collection, The Kings Cinema Fotoplayer, made by the American Photo Player Company. 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 Kel as he discusses Australian Contemporary designer, Marc Newson and his 'Lockheed Lounge'. 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 conver...

Volunteer Hette explores how engines like the Boulton and Watt Steam Engine, changed work, social structures and the lives of women and children, during the Industrial Revolution. Image: Electric C-class Sydney tram. The C-class were the first electric trams produced in quantity for Sydney.  Read more here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate,...

Join MDC Volunteers as they discuss their memories of sending and receiving the written word, and how this medium has changed over time 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...

Join the weekend volunteers, who share their memories of the Rubik's Cube and it's place in game-design history. Image: A9760-2 Toy, 'Wonderful Puzzler', imitation Rubik's Cube, plastic, maker unknown, Taiwan, 1983 Read more here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Muse...

Join the Friday Volunteers as they discuss the technologies that had an impact, as they came of age.  From the Magic Lantern, through to the mobile phone. Image: B2015 AWA television receiver. Television receiver, 17' A.W.A. Radiola 'Deep Image', black and white, maple finish, cabinet on stand, manufactured by A.W.A, Australia, 1956 Read more here Volunteers are at the heart of our...

Image: "Model, automatic totalisator" designed by Sir George Alfred Julius, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1907-1913 Read 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 the Museum collection and a...