Dig it! Artefacts from Fort Phillip

See a small display in the Museum’s front foyer of recent archaeological finds from the Fort Phillip site, as well some of the Museum’s own 19th century flintlock firearms. In 2008, the remains of Fort Phillip were uncovered by the New South Wales Government Architect’s Office and Casey & Lowe Pty Ltd, as they excavated the grounds of the Signal Station, adjacent to Sydney Observatory.

Fort Phillip was built from 1804-06 as a strategic stronghold (but never finished). It included a bomb-roof shelter the existence of which had been speculated but is now confirmed by recent excavations.

State: NSW

Where: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street Ultimo, Haymarket, Sydney

When: From 10 May 2010 until August 2010

Cost: Exhibition is free with Museum addmission ($25 family; $10 adult; $5 child/student; $6 concession; Free for Powerhouse Members)

Contact: (02) 9217 0111, or http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/whatson/