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Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

by kumamonjeng October 28, 2019
written by kumamonjeng October 28, 2019
Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

If you love heritage architecture, please visit the State Library of Victoria when you are in Melbourne. It has more than books, it has interesting galleries and most importantly it is free of charge.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

The State Library of Victoria is not a lending library so you cannot borrow books out, but you can order digital copies but first, you need to be the member. This is Victoria’s largest research library.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

How to explore the Library?

First, go get a library map at the information counter and it provides the floor plan of the main public spaces and facilities clearly.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

The Dome

This historical building was built in 1913 with the iconic octagonal domed reading room. There are in total 6 storeys high and most storeys are accessible to the public. The big dome at the top is spectacular and many other vintage decorations are very well-preserved.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

La Trobe Reading Room

The dome is located in the reading room, it features custom-built desks of Queensland silky-oak timber, heritage chairs, and traditional green reading lamps. Very unique and it creates a very good pattern especially when looking down from the higher floor.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Art Gallery

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Cuneiform tablet

This cute little wedge shape clay is an antique as it has over 4,000 years of history! Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing, invented by the Sumerians. State Library even has one of these! How cool is that?  It was used to record the payment of taxes in those days.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Some history on the Victory

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Shakespeare Window

This is one of the earliest stained glass window made in Melbourne with a portrait of Willian Shakespeare. It gets damaged and whole pieces of glass were destroyed. Luckily it was restored in 2005 and now visitors can enjoy the brightly colored window.  Go spot this piece of art!

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

Final thoughts:

If you are visiting Melbourne, do pay a visit to the State Library of Victoria! The heritage architecture is stunning, especially the interior. Do look up at the ceiling to look at the octagonal dome and climb up to the higher floor to look down at the custom-built desks, heritage chairs and traditional green reading lamps.

Why you need to visit the State Library Victoria in Melbourne

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14 comments

Cristina Petrini October 28, 2019 - 2:02 pm

It is very big. Gorgeous. Historical. It really feels like entering a dream or a book.

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Coombe Mill October 28, 2019 - 4:53 pm

Wow, this is so much more than just a library. what an amazing place to visit.

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TheSuperMomLife October 28, 2019 - 5:18 pm

Libraries are the one place that all three of my daughters LOVE to visit! We would definitely check this one when we visit Melbourne.

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Ben Butler October 28, 2019 - 9:30 pm

I would love to visit that library one day. I’m a huge reader, and libraries are pure magic for me, especially one like that!

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Nate October 29, 2019 - 1:53 am

I am a history nut and I can get lost in a place like this for hours! Lol.

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Nicole Bertrand October 29, 2019 - 3:22 am

Wow! This place looks expansive and so full of history!

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Kat&Phil October 29, 2019 - 3:28 am

Love the spiral staircase!! What an absolutely beautifully maintained building! Thanks for the recommendation 🙂

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Joanna October 29, 2019 - 12:49 pm

The library looks so gorgeous! I love all the details that you can observe inside, such as that beautiful statue or the Shakespeare window. The main hall is superb as well.

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Ashley Rollins October 29, 2019 - 2:21 pm

That library is absolutely gorgeous! seriously some of the most incredible architecture! I love visiting places like this when I travel!

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Garf October 29, 2019 - 5:15 pm

It is so huge and gorgeous. I can see why it is a must visit library.

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Monika Lewandowska October 29, 2019 - 7:32 pm

I’m the first one to visit ANY library:) And this one is simply stunning!

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Shannon Gurnee October 30, 2019 - 5:43 am

That looks like an amazing place to visit. I love the feeling of libraries, but this looks amazing!

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Yeah Lifestyle October 30, 2019 - 7:18 am

Totally envious of you and everyone who has the chance to use the State Library, as this not only looks amazing with its dome and spiral stairs but their collection of books are huge as well

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Catherine October 30, 2019 - 1:31 pm

How absolutely stunning! I could get lost in there for hours! Thanks so much for sharing this little tour.

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