Part of a series of pages highlighting key recent major cultural infrastructure projects supported by Create NSW and other partners.
Powerhouse Parramatta main building works are complete. Work is now focused on installing exhibitions across the museum, as well as completing final public domain areas. Powerhouse Parramatta expected to open in late 2026.
Learn more at Powerhouse Parramatta.
Who is it for
Once open, Powerhouse Parramatta will be a major new cultural destination for NSW and will be a place for everyone curious about art, culture, applied science and design.
Western Sydney will benefit from the location of the
State's first cultural institution and largest museum ever built in New South Wales - set to drive jobs, tourism and a huge economic boost to the area.
Who is involved
- Infrastructure NSW
- Powerhouse
- Lendlease
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
Moreau Kusunoki (Lead designer) and Genton (Local Architect)
Key features
- More than 18,000sqm of public and exhibition space providing increased access to the museum’s extraordinary collection and education programs.
- The exoskeleton is made up of over 1,300 individual pieces of steel, comprising W, X, N and A shaped pieces ranging from 4 metres to 20 metres in height.
- Powerhouse Parramatta is the first public building in Australia, and the first project in Western Sydney, to be assessed as a 6 Star Designed project under the Green Building Council of Australia’s new Green Star Buildings assessment tool.
For more project information visit Powerhouse Parramatta.
Timeline
Powerhouse Parramatta main building works are complete and the new museum is taking its final shape.
Powerhouse are responsible for completion of the museum fit out. The target opening date is late 2026.
More information
Learn more about the Parramatta Powerhouse project at:
- Powerhouse Parramatta for project information and updates.
- Powerhouse for information on opening and future programming.
Pictured: Above right, Powerhouse Parramatta artist impression. Image supplied by Infrastructure NSW.