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Powerhouse Parramatta

Museum·Parramatta

Opens 7 November 2026

The Powerhouse’s new museum on the Parramatta River, opening 7 November 2026.

Our take

  • By ferry or metro
Address
Parramatta, Sydney

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About Powerhouse Parramatta

Powerhouse Parramatta opens on 7 November 2026 on Burramattagal and Dharug land, one of the most significant new museum projects anywhere, in the Powerhouse’s words; Powerhouse Ultimo is closed for its heritage revitalisation (powerhouse.com.au).

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Powerhouse Parramatta before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Powerhouse Parramatta are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Sydney Opera House7.2 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 30 min
  2. Darling Harbour19 kmCar or taxi 65 min
  3. Harbour Bridge19 kmCar or taxi 66 min
  4. Queen Victoria Building20 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  5. Hyde Park Barracks20 kmCar or taxi 68 min
  6. Royal Botanic Garden21 kmCar or taxi 70 min
  7. Sydney Airport22 kmCar or taxi 75 min
  8. Bondi Beach26 kmCar or taxi 86 min

Main stations and the Quay

  1. Wynyard Station19 kmCar or taxi 66 min
  2. Circular Quay20 kmCar or taxi 67 min
  3. Central Station20 kmCar or taxi 68 min

Location

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