Program of Events

National Treasures: A Curator’s View

Exhibition curator Margaret Dent reveals the stories behind some of the remarkable exhibits in National Treasures.

Time Tuesday 28 March, 6.30–7.45pm
Venue Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, Entry 3, La Trobe Street
Bookings 8664 7016 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost $12/$10

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Meet the Curator (for Foundation Members)

Before the curator’s talk (above), members of the State Library of Victoria Foundation are invited to enjoy drinks with Margaret Dent. (5.45–6.30pm. Bookings as above.)

National Obsessions: A Game of Our Own

In Victoria, Australian Rules football is almost a religion for its thousands of supporters – but it’s also big business on a national scale. What does the future hold? Join Martin Flanagan, sports journalist and writer, and a panel of other good sports as they kick around a few ideas and report the current score.

Time Wednesday 12 April, 6.30–7.45pm (refreshments from 6pm)
Venue Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, Entry 3, La Trobe Street
Bookings 8664 7016 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost $15/$12

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National Obsessions: Food for Thought

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled. The Library apologises for any inconvenience.

Is there such a thing as an Australian cuisine? Join Matt Preston, food writer and Creative Director of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, and a panel of leading restaurateurs, chefs and food commentators as they stir the pot and dish out food for thought!

Time Wednesday 26 April, 6.30–7.45pm (refreshments from 6pm)
Venue Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library of Victoria, Entry 3, La Trobe Street
Bookings This event has been cancelled. For inquiries contact 8664 7016 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost This event has been cancelled.

Sydney Parkinson: Artist on the Endeavour

Hear the story of Sydney Parkinson, the artist on board Captain James Cook's Endeavour, and view the journal in which he recorded his extraordinary observations during Cook’s first voyage to the South Seas (1768–71).

Time Wednesday 19 April, 2–3pm
Venue Conference Centre, State Library of Victoria, Entry 3, La Trobe Street
Bookings 8664 7016 or email bookings@slv.vic.gov.au
Cost $10/$8

Free Exhibition Tour

Enjoy a free half-hour guided tour of the exhibition’s highlights.

Time 1.15pm Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2.30pm Sundays, 14 March–7 May
Venue Meet in Front Foyer, Entry 1, 328 Swanston Street
Bookings Bookings not required, except for groups (phone 8664 7279)