Baillieu Library, Melbourne

Name: Baillieu Library
Address: University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia

#484 among attractions in Melbourne

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The Baillieu Library is the largest of the eleven branches which constitute the University of Melbourne Library. Its impressive collections are central to teaching, learning, and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. It is located on the west side of the University's inner city Parkville campus, near the corner of Grattan Street and Royal Parade. The building, designed by John Scarborough and opened in 1959, is named after the Baillieu family, who funded the library through the William Lawrence Baillieu Trust. ()

Established: 1959 (65 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'54"S, 144°57'32"E

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University of MelbourneCity of Melbourne (Parkville)Melbourne Australia

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Baillieu Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, Queen Victoria Village, RMIT Melbourne City campus.

0.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
22 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
0.6 miS
Shops and stalls in a historic venue
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
15 min walk • Queen Victoria Market, affectionately known as "Queen Vic" or "Vic Market," stands as a historical landmark and a bustling center of commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1878, this open-air market spans over seven hectares, making it the largest in the...
0.9 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
23 min walk • Queen Victoria Village, more commonly known as QV Melbourne, is a prominent shopping and lifestyle precinct nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This urban village is a blend of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a diverse experience to locals and tourists...
0.7 miS
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
19 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
0.6 miS
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
15 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
15 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
0.7 miS
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
17 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
0.6 miS
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
17 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
~240 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Dax Centre, Melbourne
2 min walk • The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness through art. The Dax Centre houses and manages the Cunningham Dax Collection of art.
~500 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Grainger Museum, Melbourne
3 min walk • The Grainger Museum is a repository of items documenting the life, career and music of the composer, folklorist, educator and pianist Percy Grainger, located in the grounds of the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~700 ftSE
Park
John Medley Building, Melbourne
4 min walk • The John Medley Building is at Kernot Road, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building was designed by Sir Roy Burman Grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baillieu Library?

Nearby attractions include Dax Centre, Melbourne (2 min walk), Melba Hall, Melbourne (2 min walk), Harry Brookes Allen Museum of Anatomy and Pathology, Melbourne (3 min walk), Grainger Museum, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to Baillieu Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baillieu Library:

Bus

Melbourne University/Royal Parade • Lines: 505, 546 (2 min walk)
Royal Melbourne Hospital/Royal Parade • Lines: 505 (3 min walk)

Tram

Stop 11: University of Melbourne • Lines: 19 (2 min walk)
Stop 10: Royal Melbourne Hospital • Lines: 19 (4 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (22 min walk)
Flagstaff (25 min walk)