161 O'Connell Street, Kingswood NSW 2747
The reading room
The Western Sydney Records Centre (WSRC) has ample parking and a well equipped readers lounge. Wheelchair access and accessible toilets are provided. Ramp access to the reading room is available via a separate entrance.
Facilities: Ample parking / Wheelchair & Ramp Access / Accessible Toilets / Digital Cameras / Self-service Copiers / USB Sticks / Reader's lounge / Free tea & coffee / Microwave / Fridge / Free Wi-Fi.
Local shops: Claremont Meadows and Kingswood. There are no shops within walking distance. We recommend you bring your lunch if you are staying the whole day.
See our Reading Room Guide for more information including: reader's ticket application, care and handling guidelines for archives, available digital copying services and using your own equipment
Group visits
Groups are very welcome to visit the reading room. To assist with planning we ask that groups contact us one month in advance of the visit us via the Group Booking Form. This is particularly important on Saturdays when the reading room is staffed at minimum levels. A group booking can be used for five (5) or more people. Short tours of the Western Sydney Records Centre (WSRC) can also be presented to groups of five or more people (weekdays only). Book a tour when you book your visit.
Current group bookings
May 2018
Monday 14 May
Tuesday 22 May
Friday 25 May
Wednesday 30 May
June 2018
Friday 1 June
Wednesday 6 June
Wednesday 12 June
Friday 15 June
Friday 22 June
Thursday 28 June
Saturday 30 June
August 2018
Wednesday 1 August
Wednesday 15 August
September 2018
Saturday 1 September
October 2018
Wednesday 17 October
Monday 22 October
Thursday 25 October
We suggest that you also read Getting Started With Your Research Guide.
Directions to the Western Sydney Records Centre
Driving from Sydney (approx. 50km)
- Take Parramatta Road to North Strathfield
- Turn onto the M4 motorway and continue to the Kent Road (Claremont Meadows) exit.
- Turn right onto Kent Road and follow as it changes to Gipps Road.
- Turn left into Sunflower Drive and follow the road around past the shops and Claremont Meadows Public School.
- Turn left into O'Connell Street and keep going until you reach the WSRC at 161 O'Connell Street on the left hand side of the road.
Driving from the Blue Mtns
- Take the Great Western Highway / M4 to the Northern Road exit
- Turn left onto the Northern Road and proceed to the Great Western Highway
- Turn right onto the Great Western Highway
- Turn right into O'Connell Street and keep going until you reach the WSRC. O'Connell St is L-shaped - follow it around the university to the WSRC.
Public Transport
- Buses from both Penrith and St Marys stations stops regularly at the WSRC (161 O'Connell Street).
