Exhibitions and Attractions
Parramatta Heritage Centre
Parramatta Heritage Centre is a museum, gallery, local research library and visitor information centre run by Parramatta City Council. Teachers and students can discover the rich cultural mix and fascinating histories of the region through the collections, exhibitions, education and public programs.
Our Permanent exhibition 'Parramatta: People & Place' invites teachers and students to participate in the living heritage of Parramatta through shared stories, objects and multi-media presentations. The themes offer interesting and creative ways of learning about heritage, change, and social systems.
Parramatta: People & Place is a resource to assist teachers with teaching HSIE, Stages 1-3. Our Education/Public Programs Officer is available to assist with school tours and visits.
Australian Museums and Galleries Online
Australian Museums and Galleries Online is an excellent source of information about museums and galleries across NSW and other states. It includes contact addresses, phone numbers and information about the features of each museum and gallery. It also provides links to museum websites which generally include information about current and up and coming exhibitions.
The sections of the 'on line' site include Museum craft, Guide to Museums (the most useful section for teachers), Open Collections, New Content, and information about the organisation AMOL.
Australian War Memorial
The Australian War Memorial has six travelling exhibitions on tour throughout Australian including Too Dark for a Light Horse, which focuses on Aboriginal service personnel.
Historic Houses Trust - NSW School Visits
The Historic Houses Trust of NSW School Visits offers interactive, inquiry based programsfor HSIE students at all of its museums and properties. Programs include guided museum visits, interactive educational activities and materials and suggestions for use in the classroom before and after the visit. Bookings and further program information can be gained by contacting any of the museums or properties listed.