The Dark (Powerhouse Parramatta)

The Dark is an exhibition at Powerhouse Parramatta specially designed for children to explore magical places, from the depths of the Earth to deep outer-space.

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The Dark can be wonderous. There’s no need to be scared. It’s for stars and for crystals, for adventure and dreaming. From the depths of the Earth to deep outer-space, The Dark is there for exploring, for meeting the unknown. The Dark is for listening. It’s for feeling and glowing. Transforming senses into superpowers, The Dark expands what you can see. Making the invisible visible, The Dark is for learning and asking the big questions: what’s in there? What is that? How does it work? What do you see? The Dark has no edges. It shifts shape and transforms. First a bedroom, then a forest, then a gateway to a land of giants, it is magical and many things – to be discovered one by one. We know it seems impossible, but The Dark is a somewhere you can visit. And it has 100 Guardians of The Dark to help you find your way. Children from all over Western Sydney put their hands up and shared their stories, offering treasures with their tales of the times they’ve met The Dark. So, here’s your invitation from The Dark, to make acquaintances, to go on an adventure and discover the wonder it holds.

Venue

Powerhouse Parramatta

Start date

November 7th, 2026

End date

October 1st, 2027

Audience Role

Explorer

Ages: All ages

Content Advisories

• No content advisories
• No sexual content

Interaction Advisories

• No physical contact with performers

Mobility Advisories

• Event is wheelchair accessible
• No mobility advisories

Tags

Exhibit
Immersive environment

About Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse is the largest museum group in Australia. It sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science and technology and plays a critical role in engaging communities with contemporary ideas and issues. It is custodian to more than half a million objects of national and international significance and is considered one of the finest and most diverse collections in Australia.