RMIT University Library, Melbourne

Name: RMIT University Library
Address: 360 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9925 2000

#450 among attractions in Melbourne

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RMIT University Library consists of six academic branch libraries in Australia and Vietnam. Its four Australian branches are located on the RMIT University campuses in Melbourne City, Bundoora and Brunswick; and its two Vietnamese branches are located at the RMIT University Vietnam campuses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. ()

Established: 1890 (135 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'31"S, 144°57'50"E

Address

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

Contact

+61 3 9925 2000

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RMIT University Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~720 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
4 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.
~820 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Edwardian architecture
Queen Victoria Village, Melbourne
4 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...
~410 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne
2 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...
~380 ftW
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
2 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.
~930 ftNW
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
5 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.
~1030 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
5 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.
~520 ftNW
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
3 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~620 ftSW
Cultural hub in 19th-century buildings
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
3 min walk • 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.
~650 ftNW
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
4 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.
~1140 ftNE
Church
Lygon Street Christian Chapel, Melbourne
6 min walk • Lygon Street Christian Chapel is an Evangelical church in the inner-city suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1865, and designed by architect W.M. Moore. The services were led by a 'preacher'. The preacher prior to February 1867 was American Reverend H.S. Earl. He was replaced by fellow Americans T.J. Gore and G.L.
~990 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Victorian Trades Hall, Melbourne
5 min walk • Victorian Trades Hall is the headquarters of the Victorian Trades Hall Council. It is located on the corner of Lygon Street and Victoria Street, just north of the Melbourne central business district, in the suburb of Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the world's oldest trade union building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to RMIT University Library?

Nearby attractions include Ringwood Library: Edmond and Corrigan, Melbourne (1 min walk), RMIT Gallery, Melbourne (1 min walk), Abode318, Melbourne (2 min walk), RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne (2 min walk).

How to get to RMIT University Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to RMIT University Library:

Tram

Stop 7: RMIT University • Lines: 1, 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (2 min walk)
Stop 6: Melbourne Central Station, Swanston Street • Lines: 30, 30d, 35 (2 min walk)

Bus

Old Melbourne Gaol/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (3 min walk)
La Trobe Street/Russell Street • Lines: 200, 207 (4 min walk)

Train

Melbourne Central (4 min walk)
Flagstaff (13 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (31 min walk)