technology & innovation

Join this volunteer developed and researched talk, as we discuss the not often talked about instrument, the Theremin. (You may have seen it in the Powerhouse Museum)

Written and researched by volunteer, Cierwen and narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer, Victoria.

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 evoke memories.

You can  search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website. 

Image: Object no: 2001/67/1-1, Main body of Theremin, part of set, 'Signature series', timber / metal, designed by Robert (Bob) Moog, manufactured Big Briar Inc, United States of America, 2001

Join Monday volunteer Mike, as he explores the history and future of Electric cars.

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 evoke memories.

You can  search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website. 

Image: Object no: 2008/226/1, Motor car, petrol-electric hybrid, Honda Insight 3-door hatch, metal / plastic / rubber / glass, designed and made by Honda Motor Co Ltd, Japan, 2001

Friday  Volunteer Hette, shares some insights on Rocket development and the important step - of failure in learning and improvement.

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 evoke memories.

You can  search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website. 

Image: Object no: 85/2573-4, Toy space rocket, 'Rocket Racer 5', tin plate, friction motor, made by Modern Toys, Japan, c.1955

Monday volunteer Mike, leads a discussion of Hydrogen as a source of green energy.

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 evoke memories.

You can  search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website. 

Image: Object no: H9397, Philatelic covers (3) and program, Federation Aeronautique Internationale 67th General Conference, paper, various makers, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1974

Join volunteer Victor as he speaks about the Both Machine, on of the most iconic medical innovations of the 20th century.

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 evoke memories.

You can  search for objects relating to this discussion on the MAAS website.

Image: Object no: 91/236, Artificial respirator, wood / metal / rubber, Both Equipment Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia, 1950-1959

Image: "Model, automatic totalisator" designed by Sir George Alfred Julius, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1907-1913
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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 evoke memories.

Join Volunteer Judy, as she discusses a brief history of morse code.

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 evoke memories.

Image: Early telegraph Morse code buzzer sounder, made by Western Electric
 
Explore objects in our collection related to morse code here

"Sydney's Central Station Indicator Board" designed by The Interlocking Engineers Office,  Australia, 1905.  For 76 years the indicator board, which stood on the huge assembly platform of Sydney Terminal Station, also called Central Station, was an integral part of the history of the NSW railways.
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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 evoke memories.