Write 5 pages with APA style on The Role of the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia. “The museum is a modern political intellectual institution that regulates and represents connections between private and public spheres, between the local community and national identity, and between memories and history” (Palumbo, 2001, p. 19). Museums are built to memorialize history. It holds artifacts that show evidence to the current generation to realize that great things have happened before. It shows them their heritage. It can likewise showcase current and future trends invented by people. In most cases, museums represent culture.

The Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia is one example of a museum that walks the guests through the past, present and future. It has a number of educational and interesting exhibits and features designed for all ages – from the very young children (Zoe’s House, a play area), to adults with a variety of preferences (i.e. Powerhouse Discovery Centre, shows different collections of various things or The Sydney Observatory, viewing celestial sights). Permanent exhibits that have been ingeniously assembled, mostly scientific in nature, showcase technological pursuits, inventions and innovations, experiments, musical, natural and environmental exhibits, and a broad spectrum of curios that tell interesting tales. Temporary exhibits have likewise featured that show divergent concepts and ideas. These exhibits are changed periodically to accommodate other exhibits to be enjoyed by guests in the future. Together, all the exhibits have become a buffet of explorations… a feast for the senses that guests get to go home over-stimulated with the rich information they take away.

Like in most museums, out-of-towners ready to drink up the culture of the area, will not leave the Powerhouse Museum disappointed at not having had a taste of Australian history and culture. On permanent display are exhibits on typically Australian objects popularized in retail, and another display of how Australian women worked in homes&nbsp.from years past.&nbsp. &nbsp.&nbsp.