National Library of Australia - Open & Tours

National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours.

Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5

Public holidays Closed

Enjoy your National Library of Australia

Main Reading Room
Day Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 1.30pm to 5pm

Special Collections and Petherick Reading Room
Day Opening hours
Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm

Treasures Gallery and Exhibition Gallery
Day Opening hours
Daily 9am to 5pm

Tours

Treasures Gallery
Come face-to-face with remarkable items from the Library's collection that illustrate our great history. Let our volunteer guides give voice to their stories.

For: everyone
Availability: daily at 11.30 am
Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings
Cost: free
Duration: 30 minutes, meet in the foyer

Art in your Library
Hear how the architect conceived the design of the building and how the art fits into this vision. You will find out how many different types of marble were used in its construction.

For: everyone
Availability: every Thursday at 11.00am, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings
Cost: free
Duration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyer

Behind the Scenes
Visit the stacks where the books are stored and learn about strange curiosities in the Library's collection. Experience the history of the Library as well as witness its journey into the future.

For: everyone
Availability: every Thursday at 2pm, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings
Cost: free
Duration: 60 minutes, meet in the foyer

Discover your National Library
Discover the building with a volunteer guide and find out what we can do for you.

For: everyone
Availability: every Saturday at 2pm, except public holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
Bookings: not required, however, a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings
Cost: free
Duration: 45 minutes, meet in the foyer

There are no tours on Good Friday.

Group tours
Groups are welcome, but, as our guides are volunteers, it is not always possible to arrange a tour outside those listed above. A minimum of two weeks notice is required for groups of 10 or more people.

To discuss a tour for your community group, email volunteering@nla.gov.au or call 02 6262 1634.

Our education program takes school bookings.

❊ When ❊

Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday 1.30pm to 5pm

❊ Where ❊

 National Library of Australia View Venue
 Parkes Pl W,  Canberra A.C.T. 2600 Map

❊ Web Links ❊

→ National Library of Australia - Open & Tours

→ www.nla.gov.au

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