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State Library of Victoria

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (Melbourne CBD)
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The State Library has so much to offer. Check their website for exhibitions and attractions. The paintings on display are fantastic. The reading room (including the dome) are gorgeous. Step back in time here and immerse yourself in days gone by. If you can book a guided tour do so as many treasures await behind closed doors.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

This beautiful building houses a lot of services freely available to the general public. No membership required. Fast internet desktops, free wifi, hot desks and even computer games. When I migrated to Australia with little more than a suitcase, this libraby helped me out enourmously: I found my job, house and car with the free internet right here. Thanks! Will... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Go see the dome. It's awesome. The free exhibitions are really well done and impressive. If you like libraries, this is your place.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

It's been very nicely restored, free to enter and several unique displays about books which change periodically. The front steps and grassy are seems to be a real hang out. Worth some time to people watch.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The students and people of Melbourne are extremely lucky to have this amazing building as their library. It is amazing, definitely worth a visit, is open until late every day. Wish I had been able to study in such an amazing place.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

There's so much to see in this library. From the old-styled wooden furniture to the lamps. It's really an incredible sight. The wooden ground creaks as you walk through. The library is such a hidden gem, almost didn't go there because it's a library. But this, this library, isn't just your normal library. Check it out!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

What can I say but it's free couple hours of entertainment! The Ned Kelly collection and armour are worth it alone!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Brilliant. There is so much to do & see, I visit it every day. There is a tremendous array of literature & there is also plenty of up to date computers & facilities to use. The architecture is magnificent & a lovely place to visit when you need somewhere quiet to go. Their souvenir shop has an excellent variety of... More

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Morwell, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This place was amazing, I am now going to take my husband back for a look. It is truly worth a visit and its free!!!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This building looks impressive from the outside, and is excellently maintained on the inside. There is a grand dome above the La Trobe reading room which is very impressive, and you can also go up to the balcony to have a look from higher up. The dome also has 2 levels of galleries about Melbourne's history and the world's history... More

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