State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria, founded in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, is Australia's oldest public library and fills a city block on Swanston Street. Its domed La Trobe Reading Room opened in 1913, and its galleries show items from a collection of over five million, including Ned Kelly's armour and the diaries of Melbourne's European founders.
Good to know
- Price
- Free entry
Nearby
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From $26.40
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Tickets with extras from $20.14
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St Patrick's Cathedral
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Frequently asked questions
Is State Library Victoria free?
Yes. Entry to State Library Victoria is free.
Free entry