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Say hi to history
City of Parramatta is excited to share and celebrate our cultural heritage assets and stories. We’re passionate about gathering, preserving and sharing the history and heritage of our dynamic river city at the centre of global Sydney
Within our Library, we have a dedicated Local Studies Research Library and Research Lab for those interested in delving deeper into researching and learning about the history and heritage of Parramatta.
If you are curious about your ancestry, looking to discover the history of your home, where you live, or want to know more about the events of the past, then come and visit.
Our heritage collections and research services are accessible for individuals, students, researchers, archaeologists, academics and professionals such as planners and architects.
Heritage Collections
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These resources form the corporate memory of our city and neighbourhoods. They include meeting minutes, annual reports, property records, maps, photographs and film footage. Visit the Council archives
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These records have been created or gathered by community members and include administrative records, personal papers, ephemera and images. Visit the community archives
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Around 100,000 objects comprising archaeological artefacts, culturally significant objects, civic and ceremonial gifts and artworks. Visit the cultural collection
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This is a small but interesting collection of images, film, video, oral histories and other sound recordings that capture the history of work and life in Parramatta.
Additionally access to the media collection is online or make an appointment with our Research Lab to view them in person. Visit the media collection
Local Studies Research Library
Our Local Studies Reference and Research Library is located on level two of the library in PHIVE.
Here you can discover more about Parramatta’s heritage, its people and places. Our vast collection of original books, texts, family history records and maps can be browsed by anyone in the community, whether you’re an interested individual or an academic.
Items in the Local Studies Research Library can’t be borrowed, but subject to copyright they can be scanned or photocopied.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday to Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Closed Public Holidays
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