Throughout the history of Western Sydney University and its predecessors a significant quantity of items that can be classed as movable cultural heritage have accumulated on multiple campuses. These items along with other heritage collections within the University provide a valuable insight into the University’s rich cultural heritage.

While the origins of the oldest predecessor for the Univeristy, Hawkesbury Agricultural College, date back to 1891, a few items in the collection date back much further (see the land grant for Joseph Vertillo signed by Governor Macquarie in 1821).

This collection includes a wide range of items, including:

• clothing (eg sports honour caps, gowns, blazers)

• Sydney Royal Easter Show medals (some dating back to the Royal Empire Show)

• Scientific instruments

• Tools (some hand made by students in the blacksmith's shop)