Powerhouse Parramatta opens this weekend – and it’s dazzling inside and out
Summary
Powerhouse Parramatta, a new museum in western Sydney, is set to open to the public on Saturday with five exhibitions and a 23-day festival. The $915 million project has faced criticism over its cost, governance and focus, but its design and large exhibition spaces are central to the opening showcase.Key Facts
- The museum’s white steel exoskeleton consists of 1,300 pieces and wraps 30,000 square metres of interior space.
- The structure uses 12,000 tonnes of steel and encloses two towers.
- The building includes column-free exhibition spaces up to 18 metres high, described in the article as Australia’s largest.
- Five exhibitions are planned for the opening, including displays about space and flight, shopping malls, darkness and designer Es Devlin.
- A 23-day opening festival will feature performances, parties, talks, screenings and workshops; 65% of the program is free.
- The project’s $915 million cost has drawn scrutiny, and New South Wales Treasury investigated allegations concerning governance and procurement.
- CEO Lisa Havilah was stood down in late August while the investigation continued.
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