History of the Library tour

Schedule

Fri, 14 Jan, 2022 at 10:15 am to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 11:45 am

UTC+11:00

Location

State Library Victoria | Melbourne, VI

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Explore iconic spaces and hear about the extensive history of our beautiful building.
About this Event

Discover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of the many iconic spaces with a tour hosted by our friendly and passionate volunteers.

The spaces you’ll visit include:

  • Our magnificent heritage reading rooms (La Trobe Reading Room and Redmond Barry Reading Room) where visitors can browse collections of books, magazines and music
  • Our renowned galleries and The Ian Potter Queens Hall
  • The new display of Ned Kelly’s armour

Bookings are essential.

By registering to attend or purchasing a ticket to a State Library Victoria event, you agree to our Conditions of Entry.

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Where is it happening?

State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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