State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria

State Library Victoria is located in the heart of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1854 and founded alongside the University of Melbourne, it opened in 1856 and houses a collection of two million books. The library was designed by local architect Joseph Reed, who also designed Melbourne Town Hall.

State Library Victoria is more than just a convenient resource center for students, writers, and thinkers. It also serves as a major repository of Victoria's social and human history. But there’s much more here than just white-gloved staff and yellowed old tomes. The Keith Murdoch Gallery and the Cowen and Dome Galleries host exhibitions using the library’s extensive collection of artworks and artifacts. Some items, such as magician props dating back to the era of Houdini, are genuinely eye-catching. Even the grand reading room has a mysterious dual purpose, sometimes serving as a music recording studio or even a fashion runway.

State Library of Victoria

Must-visit reason: One of Melbourne’s oldest libraries

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/State where the attraction is located: Victoria

City where the attraction is located: Melbourne