This library is a cultural icon of the city built in the 19th century in a showy style.
You can take a guided tour to explore the interiors with magnificent Domed Reading Room. You can also visit the Chess Reading Room where apart from books about the history of chess there are also tables with chessboards and pieces to play with.
There is a nice lawn in front of the library where people of Melbourne and especially the students like to relax.
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Library_Victoria
Official Website https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/statelibraryofvictoria
Phone +61 3 8664 7000
Address 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Coordinates -37°48'34.912" N 144°57'55.786" E
