Visit Rouse Hill House & Farm
By public transport
We are located about 45km northwest of the Sydney CBD, just off the Windsor Road opposite Bunnings Hardware.
Bus
There are buses from Parramatta, Blacktown and Sydney CBD to Rouse Hill town centre, which is about 2km or 30 minutes on foot from Rouse Hill House & Farm.
Train
The closest train station is Riverstone, which is about 7.5km to Rouse Hill House & Farm. To walk would take well over an hour and and is not fully paved, or you can call Premier Taxis on 131 017 (there is no bus service from the station).
Please note that during special events we may offer a local shuttle bus. This information will be posted on this page before and during the event.
For up-to-date timetables or to find the quickest public transport routes visit the Transport Infoline or call 131500
By road
Parking
We have free car parking outside the Visitor Centre, including 2 bus parking bays and 4 designated accessible parking bays.
Please note that during special events parking arrangements will change to access via Guntawong Rd. These changes will be posted on this page before and during the event. Accessible parking arrangements do not change.
Cycling
Bike lanes between Parramatta and Windsor via Rouse Hill Town Centre run directly past our Visitor Centre, and we have bike racks to store your bikes.
Admission
Adult | $12
Concession | $8
Family* | $30
Sydney Museums Pass holders | Free
Members | Free
Children under 5 years | Free
Rouse Hill House & Farm in LEGO® Bricks^
Adults & children | $12
Seniors | $8
Family* | $38
Sydney Museums Pass holders | $4
Members | Free
^Includes house museum admission
Bookings required for Rouse Hill House & Farm with LEGO® Bricks tickets.
Sydney Museums Pass
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Tours
You can only visit the house and farm in a guided tour. Our tours last for about 45-minutes and run at 11am and 2pm, Wednesday to Friday. On weekends, our general tours are at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm with a Highlights Tour at 3pm. We have a people mover for visitors with low mobility.
Gold Key Tours
An exclusive personalised tour of Rouse Hill House & Farm, giving you access to areas of the house and grounds usually off-limits to the public. Available seven days a week. Bookings essential.
Group bookings
We offer a range of tour options for groups of 10 or more and recommend booking in advance. Please visit our Groups page to find out about our various tours and how to book.
School bookings
Rouse Hill House & Farm runs education programs for both primary and secondary students. Find out more about Education at Rouse Hill House & Farm.
Vacation care group bookings
Sydney Living Museums offers tailored vacation care programs at a number of our properties, including Rouse Hill House & Farm. Find out more about what’s available for vacation care groups at Rouse Hill House & Farm.
Accessibility
Mobility
Visitors with low mobility can take the guided tour in a people mover. There is access for people with wheelchairs to the ground floor of the main house and portable ramps are available. For visitors unable to access the upstairs rooms, captioned photographs are provided.
Tours
We are always happy to try and accommodate individual visitors with specific needs into our regular guided tours, but we are best able to do that if you call ahead to let us know about any particular requirements you have. For groups with specific needs, we can develop customised tours to support those needs. Please call ahead to arrange on +61 2 9635 9488.
Venue hire
This charismatic 19th-century sandstone house with picturesque grounds and purpose-built Visitor Centre is the perfect venue for small seminars, presentations and workshops, as well as wedding ceremonies, photography and commercial filming projects.
Bookings & enquiries
Contact the Venues Team today.
Photo © James Horan for Sydney Living Museums
Other information
Children & families
See our display of Rouse Hill House & Farm in LEGO® Bricks – open for a limited time!
Join our monthly Earn your Tucker tour – help collect the eggs, grind the corn, make butter and then bring home your own well-earned tuckerbag.
During the school holidays, we offer a range of holiday programs daily.
Find out more on our Things to do at Rouse Hill House & Farm page.
Things to remember
Umbrellas and all bags (including handbags) must be cloaked as the house and its contents are extremely fragile.
Remember sunscreen, hats and closed-in footwear.
Customer Service Charter
Sydney Living Museums cares for 12 of the most important historic houses and museums in NSW on behalf of the people of NSW. Our vision is to create a living future for the past. Our mission is to cherish, protect and share our places and stories.
Please read our Customer Service Charter to learn more about our commitment to providing you with the best possible experience when you visit one of our museums and historic houses.
Photo © Haley Richardson & Stuart Miller for Sydney Living Museums