Getting to Powerhouse Parramatta

Public transport, walking and cycling are the easiest ways to get to Powerhouse Parramatta, opening on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Located on the foreshore of the Parramatta River, the Powerhouse Parramatta is well connected to Sydney's transport network, making it easy to travel to and from the new museum. You can choose from a range of transport options including train, bus, light rail, ferry, walking and cycling.

Light Rail

The L4 Westmead to Carlingford light rail service provides convenient access to the museum, with Church Street light rail stop located approximately four minutes’ walk (300 metres) from Powerhouse Parramatta.

Train

Parramatta Station is approximately 8 minutes’ walk (600 metres) from the new museum and is served by T1 North Shore and Western, T2 Leppington and Inner West and T5 Cumberland train line services, as well as Blue Mountains train line services.

Bus

Bus services connect the Hills District, Liverpool, Bankstown, the Inner West and other parts of Greater Sydney to the Parramatta CBD, with bus stops on Smith Street near Phillip Street located approximately three minutes’ walk (250 metres) from Powerhouse.

Ferry

Passengers can also travel by ferry on the F3 ferry service from Circular Quay to Parramatta Wharf and enjoy a short walk along the river foreshore to reach the museum.

Walk or cycle

Walking and cycling are great active transport options for people travelling locally. The Parramatta Valley Cycleway provides connections along the Parramatta River between Parramatta Park and Ryde, with links to the new museum.

Taxi and rideshare

There are dedicated taxi ranks and rideshare set down and pick up zones near the museum along Phillip Street.

Coaches

A coach pick up and drop off zone is provided on Phillip Street is available from 9am to midnight (with a 15-minute limit) for school excursions or other larger group visits.

Drive

Parking in the Parramatta CBD may be limited during busy periods, so visitors are encouraged to consider public transport and active transport options where possible.

Powerhouse Parramatta Opening Festival

Staff and volunteers will be out and about in Parramatta Square and along Smith Street for the opening weekend to help guide you to the new museum.

To celebrate the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta, a 23 day ‘Opening Festival’ will run from Saturday 7 to Sunday 29 November, featuring 179 events ranging across First Nations culture, space, science, technology and transport, design, architecture, music, food and film. 

Find more event information on the Parramatta Powerhouse Opening Festival event page. 

Plan your trip

Before you travel, plan ahead using Trip Planner, transport apps and real-time service information available at transportnsw.info.