Powerhouse Parramatta opens as NSW's biggest museum
After almost 15 years, the billion-dollar Powerhouse Parramatta opens with about 3,000 objects across 18,000 square metres.
Powerhouse Parramatta is Australia's largest cultural project since the Sydney Opera House. It officially opened to the public on Saturday.
The NSW museum holds about 3,000 objects across 18,000 square metres of exhibition space. It is the state's biggest.
The riverfront building features a striking steel lattice. It is the first public building in Australia to earn six green stars.
The 24-hour outdoor space includes gardens, theatres, and walking paths. On opening weekend, 25,000 visitors registered for events.
Most of the three-week opening program is free. Some exhibitions charge entry fees.
- 1 billion dollars
- Cost
- 3,000
- Objects on display
- 18,000 square metres
- Exhibition space
- 25,000
- Opening weekend visitors
Why it mattersWestern Sydney finally has a major cultural institution. Free and low-cost access brings science, art and design to a region. It waited decades for a building this big.
AustraliaNSW's largest museum is now open in Parramatta, offering free public access to science, culture and design. Visitors across Sydney and beyond can now explore 3,000 objects and world-class exhibitions without travel to the city centre.
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