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History of the Library Tour

Date
09 June 2023, 10:30am11:30am
09 June 2023, 2:30pm3:30pm
10 June 2023, 10:30am11:30am
10 June 2023, 2:30pm3:30pm
11 June 2023, 10:30am11:30am
11 June 2023, 2:30pm3:30pm
CostFree
Bookings Bookings required
Location Meet in Hansen Hall
Accessibility Has wheelchair access

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, alongside his colourfully worded Jerilderie letter.

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

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