| Date | 16 January 2026, 9:00am–20 February 2026, 10:00am |
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| Cost | $39 (plus $2.18 booking fee) |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location | Russell Street Welcome Zone Entry via Door 5 |
Join an exclusive guided tour with curator insights into Creative Acts; State Library Victoria's latest exhibition that showcases artists and their inspirations.
How does the third busiest library in the world curate an exhibition? With more than 6 million objects to choose from, where does a curator start and what sparked the idea for Creative Acts?
Embark on a journey through gallery and exhibition spaces, uncovering treasures from the Library’s vast collection. Guided by State Library Victoria storytellers, discover how the objects held in the collection both illuminate our shared past and spark stories that can inspire, challenge and generate creativity.
Gain a curatorial insight into the Creative Acts exhibition, an ambitious display of nearly 600 collection items, from new commissions by visionary Australian creators to collection highlights from the Library.
Tour Highlights
Redmond Barry Reading Room: Learn how the Library collects items, what is collected and how collections can piece together stories.
Cowen Gallery: Explore the evolution of our gallery spaces from when its doors first opened in 1856 to now.
North Rotunda: Understand how the portraits displayed in this heritage-rich space have contributed to the history and cultural life of the state.
Creative Acts: Gain a curatorial insight into how the exhibition came together, the commissioned artists and a deeper look at the items on display.
Please call 03 8664 7000 or email slvtickets@slv.vic.gov.au if you have any questions regarding this tour.
Meeting point: Please meet your guide in Russell Street Welcome Zone (access via Door 6). There is a stair-free entry via Door 5 on La Trobe Street.