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History & Heritage

Step back in time in Parramatta. Our City has a fascinating history which you can engage with at our incredible heritage sites, museums and on our tours.

Parramatta Heritage Trail
As the second oldest city in Australia, Parramatta’s history runs deep. Take a walk through the well-preserved historic sites and step back in time through the pre-settlement and early colonial years of the nation.
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Parramatta Town Hall
In the heart of the Parramatta central business district, on the edge of Centenary Square, stands an impressive salmon-coloured structure proudly bearing the words ‘Town Hall’.
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Heritage of Harris Park
Even in this thriving city of close to a quarter of a million people, Parramatta has a rather unique ability to take you back into its history.
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Discover Indigenous History in Parramatta

Discover the rich Indigenous history of Parramatta. Take a walk through Parramatta Park, visit the heritage centre and examine archaeological sites.

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Parramatta’s rich Aboriginal history

More than 60,000 years of Indigenous history make up present day Parramatta’s city and surrounds.

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Historical Places

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Hambledon Cottage

Dairy Cottage Precinct

Parramatta Park: The People's Park

Parramatta Female Factory

Old Government House

Female Orphan School
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Tours

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Gourmet Safaris

PHIVE Building Tour

Dairy Cottage Precinct

Birdlife Australia

Blue Mountains Eco Tours

Harris Park Heritage Trail
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Museums

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Powerhouse Museum (MAAS)

A Changing Australia: The Time of Gough Whitlam

Armory Gallery

New South Wales Lancers Memorial Museum

Newington Armory - Sydney Olympic Park

NSW Hall of Champions
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Mini-documentaries

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Foundations: Music: From Songbirds and Songlines to Street Sounds

Foundations: 200 Years: The Lancers, Brislington Museum & The Parramatta Female Factory

Foundations: Deep Foundations in Deep Time

Foundations: Dead Set Legends

Foundations: Parramatta Pandemics

Foundations: Parramatta’s Pantry
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City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Dharug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.