Powerhouse Parramatta

What's On

Permanent Collections

Task Eternal

Powerhouse Parramatta's opening aerospace show: 850+ objects on flight and space, from Leonardo's flying-machine drawings to an Apollo Moon rock.

Permanent collection$30

The Mall

A two-storey history of the shopping mall made with OMA*AMO, starting from Western Sydney: 1,350+ objects, from Steve Jobs's Levi's to dancing warehouse robots.

Permanent collectionFree

Overflow

A First Nations-led show on caring for Water Country: seven commissions by Aboriginal-led groups across NSW, filmed by Ivan Sen.

Permanent collectionFree

Es Devlin: The Turning

The British stage designer and artist's first Australian exhibition: five new commissions made for Sydney, including a mirror maze inspired by human lungs.

Permanent collectionFree

The Dark

A walk-through show for ages 4 to 12 that turns the dark from scary to wondrous: a bedroom, a forest, a crystal tunnel and 800+ objects.

Permanent collectionFree

Visitor Information

Is Powerhouse Parramatta free to visit?

Yes, general admission to Powerhouse Parramatta is free. Museum entry and four of the five opening exhibitions are free. Task Eternal is ticketed (timed entry): $30 standard, $20 concession, free for ages 16 and under; a combined ticket with James Turrell's Shangri La (Over the Hump) is $40, $30 concession, $10 for ages 16 and under. On the opening weekend (7-8 November) a free general admission ticket must be booked.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.

What are the opening hours of Powerhouse Parramatta?

Powerhouse Parramatta is open Opens Saturday 7 November 2026. Monday to Wednesday 10am-5pm; Thursday to Sunday 10am-9pm during the Opening Festival (7-29 November). Hours after the festival have not been published yet.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Powerhouse Parramatta?

Powerhouse Parramatta is located at 34 Phillip Street (entry 1 Danyamada Place), Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia, in the Parramatta area of Sydney. The nearest stations are Parramatta Station, Church Street light rail stop and Parramatta Wharf.

What can I see at Powerhouse Parramatta?

Sydney's biggest new museum, on the Parramatta River: applied arts, design, science and space. Opens 7 Nov 2026, mostly free. Current highlights include Task Eternal, The Mall and Overflow.

Do I need to book Powerhouse Parramatta in advance?

Powerhouse Parramatta is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Museum entry and four of the five opening exhibitions are free. Task Eternal is ticketed (timed entry): $30 standard, $20 concession, free for ages 16 and under; a combined ticket with James Turrell's Shangri La (Over the Hump) is $40, $30 concession, $10 for ages 16 and under. On the opening weekend (7-8 November) a free general admission ticket must be booked.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.

When is the best time to visit Powerhouse Parramatta?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Is Powerhouse Parramatta accessible?

Step-free entry via 1 Danyamada Place off Phillip Street; all exhibition spaces are reached by lifts, ramps and escalators, and Task Eternal has a 190 m run of 1:14 ramps. Five wheelchairs to borrow at concierge, wheelchair-accessible toilets on ground and levels 1-3, an adult changing place and parents' room on the ground floor, and a hearing augmentation system in all exhibition spaces. Companion Card holders' support people go free. Low-sensory quiet time Mondays 10am-12pm from 30 November. No on-site parking; drop-off on Phillip Street.