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State Library Victoria

Address
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Opening Hours
SUN 10:00 - 18:00
  • MON 10:00 - 21:00
  • TUE 10:00 - 21:00
  • WED 10:00 - 21:00
  • THU 10:00 - 21:00
  • FRI 10:00 - 18:00
  • SAT 10:00 - 18:00
  • SUN 10:00 - 18:00
State Library Victoria will reopen on 27 June with reduced hours and a limited number of spaces for those seeking access to desks, free wifi, assistive technology and information services. Please visit the website to book a visit to enter the Library. One of the world's great libraries, the State Library of Victoria is the state's premier reference and research library and a gateway to the world's information. The Library houses items that showcase Victoria's cultural life, past and present, and makes them available to the community through a range of services, exhibitions and cultural programs. The State Library of Victoria was founded in 1854, largely through the efforts of a number of prominent Melbourne citizens such as Sir Redmond Barry and Lieutenant-Governor Charles Joseph La Trobe, the vision for the original library was ambitious - to contain the 'best of everything' and become 'a great emporium of learning and philosophy, of literature, science, and art'. The Library's collection goes well beyond books. It holds thousands of significant items reflecting Victoria's cultural and social heritage, including historical documents such as John Batman's journal, unique objects such as Ned Kelly's armour, and paintings such as William Strutt's Black Thursday, February 6th, 1851. The balconies encircling the beautiful Domed Reading Room have now been transformed into exhibition areas.
Special Features
Cafe, Conference/Convention Facilities, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Lockers, Non Smoking, Parents Room, Public Toilet, Free Wifi, Disabled access available, contact operator for details., History & Heritage

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