State Library of Victoria, Melbourne

Name: State Library of Victoria
Address: 328 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 8664 7000

#118 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The State Library Victoria is the main library of the Australian state of Victoria. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world. It is also Australia's busiest library and, as of 2018, the fourth most-visited library in the world. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1854 (170 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 37°48'36"S, 144°57'47"E

Address

328 Swanston StCity of Melbourne (Melbourne CBD)Melbourne 3000 Australia

Contact

+61 3 8664 7000

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Day trips

State Library of Victoria – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central, Emporium Melbourne, Queen Victoria Village.

~1380 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
7 min walk • Bourke Street Mall is the vibrant heart of Melbourne's bustling shopping district, a pedestrian-only thoroughfare that pulses with the energy of commerce and culture. This iconic strip, situated between Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, is a prime destination for...
~110 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
1 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.
~890 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Emporium Melbourne, Melbourne
5 min walk • Emporium Melbourne is a contemporary beacon of style and sophistication in the heart of Australia’s fashion capital, Melbourne. Nestled amidst the bustling cityscape on Lonsdale Street, this premier shopping centre is a mecca for fashionistas, food connoisseurs,...
~870 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
5 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...
~1020 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
5 min walk • Steeped in history and shrouded in mystery, the Old Melbourne Gaol stands as a stark reminder of Australia's colonial past. Situated in the heart of the city of Melbourne, this bluestone building once functioned as a prison, holding and executing some of Australia's...
~670 ftN
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
4 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.
~1530 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
8 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.
~980 ftN
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
5 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~1130 ftN
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
6 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.
~750 ftW
Postmodern architecture
Argus Centre, Melbourne
4 min walk • The Argus Centre is a postmodernist highrise office building situated on the corner of La Trobe Street and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. It was designed by architect Nonda Katsalidis whilst he was a director of AXIA Pty Ltd for client Ryssal Three.
~140 ftS
Tower
Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne
1 min walk • Coop's Shot Tower is a shot tower located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Australia. It was completed in 1889 and is 50 metres high.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is State Library of Victoria open?

State Library of Victoria is open:

Monday 10 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 9 pm
Thursday 10 am - 9 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to State Library of Victoria?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Central, Melbourne (1 min walk), Coop's Shot Tower, Melbourne (1 min walk), Aurora Melbourne Central, Melbourne (2 min walk), RMIT Gallery, Melbourne (3 min walk).

How to get to State Library of Victoria by public transport?

The nearest stations to State Library of Victoria:

Train

Melbourne Central (1 min walk)
Flagstaff (11 min walk)

Tram

Stop 6: Melbourne Central Station, Swanston Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (2 min walk)
Stop 8: Melbourne Central Station • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (2 min walk)

Bus

Melbourne Central/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 200, 207, 250, 251, 303, 350 (4 min walk)
Tattersalls Lane/Lonsdale Street • Lines: 303 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (29 min walk)