History of the Library tour

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.

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State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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