Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre
45 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
ClosedToday 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A well-regarded heritage centre at Parramatta in Sydney with a 4.7 rating across 13 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 11:30, 14:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Philip Ruddock Heritage Centre sits on Macquarie Street in Parramatta, at the heart of Sydney's vibrant western hub. A 4.7 rating from 13 reviews marks it as a well-regarded cultural spot.
The appeal is a genuine slice of local history — a heritage centre sharing the story of Parramatta and its rich past, a fascinating and enriching stop for anyone curious about one of Australia's oldest European-settled areas. Its location makes it a rewarding cultural outing.
Exhibits, programs and opening hours change over time, and heritage centres often keep limited hours. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current opening details directly before you go.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 13 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 35
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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