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History of the Library Tour

Date
25 August 2024, 10:45am30 November 2024, 1:45pm
CostFree
Bookings Bookings required
Location Meet in Hansen Hall

Discover the fascinating history of State Library Victoria and explore some of the many iconic spaces with a one-hour 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

Each tour can facilitate 10 people, and bookings are essential.

Tours run at 10.45am and 1.45pm on most days. Please see Eventbrite listings below for specific session details.

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