The Research team provides a great general introduction to the Parramatta area as well as in depth research and primary resources relating to Parramatta and the broader Western Sydney. Many of these are available on this website while original objects, texts, family history records and maps can be viewed at our research library. If you have something you would like to know and can’t find it on our website, ask us a question using the enquiry form.
Please note the Research Library is located at level 2 of PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9am – 8pm
Friday to Sunday: 9am – 5pm
Closed Public Holidays
Research Lab Opening hours (by appointment only):
Monday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
Please email localstudies@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to make an appointment and give 2 working days notice.
Our Postal Address is: P O Box 32, Parramatta, 2150
Appointments are recommended for the purposes of family history and local studies research. To arrange an appointment please send an email localstudies@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
Please note: The Research and Collections team provide up to 1 hours research for each individual Information request. For requests that may take longer than this time please refer to our fees and charges (Page 11, 2.1 and 2.2), there is a maximum of 5 enquiries per individual per calendar year. We will provide a response to each request within 5 working days.
Please allow 5 working days for requests to access material from the Cultural Collections, Council and Community Archives Collections.