Hansen Hall

Hansen Hall, supported by the Hansen Little Foundation, is a large collaborative working space accessible via the Swanston Street entrance.

Filled with natural light, the space combines heritage architecture with a contemporary aesthetic. Hansen Hall is also the Library's main meeting point for tours starting from 10am.

During refurbishments to the La Trobe Street café, early morning tours will meet at Entry 1 on Swanston Street on the portico.

About Hansen Hall

Formerly known as Palmer Hall, the hall opened in December 2019 as part of the Library's Vision 2020 redevelopment project.

The hall first opened in May 1864 as a northern counterpart to the foyer's flanking southern space, now known as the Keith Murdoch Gallery, and was initially used as a sculpture gallery.

Hours

Monday to Friday: 10am–6pm (accessible via Swanston Street entrance)
Saturday and Sunday: 10am–6pm

Access to Hansen Hall via Entry 2 on La Trobe Street is currently closed due to café refurbishment works.

Facilities

• tour meeting point from 10am (early morning tours meet at Entry 1 on Swanston Street on the portico)
• seating
• food & drink permitted
• toilets

Venue hire

Visit our event venues website to find out more about this space, or to inquire about booking it for an event.