State Library of Victoria, Melbourne Australia

This is one of the great buildings of Melbourne, a place to look for knowledge, arts, cultural and with many exhibitions where you can spend time wandering around. The entrance is so impressive with the large pillars. Free admission to enter. 

The State Library of Victoria is situated within a prime location surrounded by modern buildings and it;s accessible via walking, as the Library is located extremely close to La Trobe, Lonsdale and Russell Streets. The Library is situated along the routes of various tram services, making it a stop for travellers. 

State Library of Victoria was established in 1854 and is Australia's oldest public Library. Today it's one of Melbourne's most distinctive landmarks. A cultural institutions on sunny days many Melbournians and Travellers are found enjoying the Library's grounds. 

We really enjoyed walking through the Library and going onto the different levels. Took the lift up to level 4 and view of the Dome Reading Room and the balconies encircling the beautiful reading area is very impressive. Go up to level 6 by staircase to experience an amazing view of the stunning interior. 

This is a beautiful building built with a lovely Dome letting in loads of natural light. The ground floor was full of students using the computers for study and research. They have a chess room on one of the floors that looked really interesting but there were also many glass display cabinets containing fascinating old books and famous documents. 

The building is beautiful architecture from outside and access free WiFi for the travellers, 

The State Library of Victoria is home to many sculptures, some of which are located in the front lawns and forecourt.

Joan of Arc or Jeanne d'Arc, as she is known in English and French respectively. Valiantly riding her horse, holding high a flag, this was made by the French sculptor, Emmanuel Fremiet, who was famous for making equestrian sculptures,and was placed in it;s current location in 1907. 

The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek was sculpted by Ron Brooks and were installed in the Library on 17 October 2012. The Bunyip of Berkeley's Creek was located on the Southern side of the forecourt. 

Travellers were playing chess with those huge pieces outside the library

Lamp Post (Piece of Art)

Opening Hours:-

Monday - Thursday      : 10am - 9pm

Friday - Sunday            : 10am - 6pm

Public Holidays            : Closed on Good Friday, Christmas, and Boxing Day

Location:-

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, on the corner of La Trobe Street 

Getting here

By Public Transport

• Train - Melbourne Central station is directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance. Country travelers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations
• Tram - There are tram stops near our entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street
• Bus - The nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition Streets. 

By Bike
There are separated bike lanes in both directions on Swanston and La Trobe Streets. You'll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale Streets. 

By Car 
The Library doesn't have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks, close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe.