Parramatta Heritage Centre

The Parramatta Heritage & Visitor Centre provides a great introduction to Parramatta. Located beside historic Lennox bridge, a 15 minute walk from Parramatta Station or a 10 minute walk from the RiverCat Terminal in Charles Street, the Centre provides tourist information, art, craft and history exhibitions and the Local Studies and Family History Library.

The centre has all you need to know about the rich indigenous colonial and multicultural heritage of our area.

The permanent exhibition Parramatta: People & Place tells an inclusive story of the Burramatta Aboriginal people, early settlers, extended families and multicultural communities, and how Australia's second colonial settlement developed into its contemporary role as the vibrant demographic centre of the metropolitan region.

The Centre, which opened 1998, also houses specialist collections of council archives, and archaeology from the district, and offers dynamic public programs for adults and children. It has two other temporary exhibition spaces, a shop, as well as a seminar room and small theatrette, both of which are available for hire.

Opening Hours and Location

346A Church Street Parramatta
T 02 8839 3311
F 02 9630 3243
discoverparramatta@parracity.nsw.gov.au

Free Admission
The Centre is managed by Parramatta City Council.

Visitor Information & Exhibitions
9am – 5pm 7 days a week
Except public holidays 10am – 4pm

Local Studies & Family History Library
10am – 5pm 7 days a week
Except Thursdays 10am – 8pm
Closed public holidays, Christmas Day and Good Friday

The Centre facilities include

Council Archives Ph 02 8839 3325
Create & Learn Programs Ph 02 8839 3323
Exhibitions Ph 02 8839 3324
Local Studies & Family History Library Ph 02 8839 3322
Venue Hire Ph 02 8839 3332
Visitor Information Centre Ph 02 8839 3311

Transport

Ferry
10 min walk from RiverCat ferry terminal. Stroll along the Riverside Walk featuring the work of Aboriginal artist Jamie Eastwood.
(Catch the RiverCat at Circular Quay for a 50 minute scenic trip up Parramatta River)
Train
15 minute walk from Parramatta Station
(30 minute trip from Central Station, Sydney to Parramatta Station)
Bus
L20 or 520
1 hour 10 minutes from Circular Quay) Transport
Infoline 131 500 or www.131500.com.au
Disabled Access, Disabled Parking
Bookings essential for tour groups and schools groups