Powerhouse Parramatta is the largest museum in New South Wales and has more than 3,000 objects on display across five opening exhibitions.
Local residents in Western Sydney, along with international visitors, attended the opening weekend of events.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says the museum is the first state cultural institute to be based in Western Sydney and is a sign of the emergence of the region as a key economic hub.
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