| Date | 01 August 2025, 4:00pm–5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Cost | Free |
| Bookings | Bookings required |
| Location | Digital Lab Meet at the Swanston Street Welcome Zone |
Take a tumble down the rabbit hole of State Library Victoria’s Rare Book Collection and explore the surreal and whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland.
From mad tea parties to talking cats, Lewis Carroll’s iconic tale continues to inspire writers, illustrators and artists for 160 years. Step into the curious world of Alice with a viewing that includes rare first editions, modern adaptations, pop-up books and translations.
Follow the white rabbit . . . Better yet, follow our Alice experts, Collection Curators Jodi Kok, Daniel Wee, and Dr Anna Welch, as they share these treasures with you.
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About Melbourne Rare Book Week
Rare Book Week is an annual, Melbourne-wide program of free talks and events that celebrate the importance of books, literacy and literature in our lives. It has become a key event in literary Melbourne’s calendar since 2012.
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