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History of the Library

Melbourne, Victoria

Discover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of the many iconic spaces with a one-hour tour hosted by a friendly and passionate volunteer. The spaces you’ll visit include: the magnificent heritage reading rooms (La Trobe Reading Room and Redmond Barry Reading Room) where visitors can browse collections of books, magazines and music, renowned galleries and The Ian Potter Queens Hall, the new display of Ned Kelly’s armour, alongside his colourfully worded Jerilderie letter. Each tour can facilitate 10 people, and bookings are essential.

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Capacity

Min 1 · Max 10

Service Update Date

22 May 2024

Service Facility

Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Public Toilet

Service Types

Cultural and Theme Tours

Tour Format

On-site Experience, Small Group Tour

Fitness

Basic

Accessibility Attribute

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Where it starts

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria

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