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Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library

By State Library Victoria
Price is AU$39 per adult
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Overview

Join an exclusive 9.15am guided tour and experience the State Library Victoria's grand Dome and hidden spaces before the doors open to the public. Advance bookings essential.

Ever heard of the ‘Chief Shusher’? Wonder what’s buried beneath the Library’s floors? Or gazed up at the library Dome before the crowds?

On this early access tour, you’ll explore the Library’s magnificent heritage spaces and catacombs hidden beneath the library floors, discover the treasure trove of original card catalogues, and uncover one of Melbourne’s most infamous relationships between Library founder Sir Redmond Barry and the bushranger Ned Kelly.

Find a rare moment of quiet in the iconic Dome, soak in the architecture, and even take a seat where the ‘Shusher’ once reigned.

Activity location

  • State Library Victoria
    • 328 Swanston St,
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • State Library Victoria
    • 328 Swanston Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Guided Tour of Melbourne's Iconic State Library
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:15 AM
Price details
AU$39.00 x 1 AdultAU$39.00
Total
Price is AU$39.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    One hour guided tour

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

State Library Victoria

  • 1h
Tour Highlights The Dome: Access the Library’s iconic Dome before it opens to the public and even sit in the chair usually reserved for the ‘Chief Shusher’! Ned Kelly: Learn about the infamous bushranger, his notorious rivalry with the Library’s founder and how his armour ended up at the Library Heritage card catalogues: Search through the Library’s old card catalogue systems Stories from Victoria’s cultural history: Your guide will share captivating stories that shaped the state of Victoria as you explore the history of the Library

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    State Library Victoria
    • 328 Swanston St,
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    State Library Victoria
    • 328 Swanston Street
    • 3000, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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