The rise and fall of the port of Darling Harbour 1788 - 1988, a talk by Dr Wayne Johnson

Discover the history of Darling Harbour with archaeologist Dr Wayne Johnson as he talks about how Sydney was industrialised by the introduction of steam power. Johnson developed the Steam Revolution exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum, and since 1993 has been the archaeologist for the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority.

State: NSW

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

When: Wednesday 19 May 2010, 12.30pm – 1.30pm

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

Contact: (02) 9217 0111 or book online at www.powerhousemuseum.com/talks/