Galleries, Museums and Collections

National Heritage-Listed Parramatta Female Factory (the first purpose gaol for women in Australia) boasts two 1821 Francis Greenway Buildings – the Matron’s Quarters and Administration Building and the Female Factory Hospital (the first female hospital in Australia and delivered 1000s of children) and an 1826 Penitentiary and the Gipps Yard Wall which housed the Gipps 100 cell solitary confinement building.

Even the original clock tower is still working from England and resides in a rebuilt three-storey building using convict masonry.

The Gipps Yard is where female convicts were allowed to grow edible plants and exercised

Facilities

Conference/Convention Facilities Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Gallery / Museum Interpretive Centre Lawn / Gardens Non Smoking Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Internet Access

Free Wifi

Disabled Assistance

Caters for challenges with learning and communication

Membership

National Trust

Rates

From AU$10.00

Tours are organised by sending an email to [email protected] for the Tour Coordinator. All tour guides provide a commentary on the stories of the Female Factory Convicts.

Special events, talks, open days are announced on Facebook and tickets purchased through Eventbrite.