Whitlam Institute
James Ruse Dr &, Victoria Rd, Parramatta NSW 2116, Australia
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A fascinating cultural institution and gallery at Parramatta in Sydney with a 4.8 rating across 26 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 16:00
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
The Whitlam Institute sits at Western Sydney University on Victoria Road in Parramatta, in Sydney's greater west. A strong 4.8 rating from 26 reviews reflects its standing as a well-regarded cultural spot.
The appeal is a genuine cultural and historical experience — an institution with exhibitions and collections exploring the legacy of Gough Whitlam and Australian history, a meaningful and enriching stop for anyone interested in the nation's story, in a lovely Parramatta setting. Its location makes it a rewarding cultural stop.
Exhibitions, programs and opening hours change over time. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current exhibitions and 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 4.8 from 26 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
- 74
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 43
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- 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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