Government or education venue

National Library of Australia

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Tips from locals

Lewis
July 19, 2022
Greek style architecture...plus books and exhibits
Talitha
August 26, 2015
The cafe at the national library lets you sip and eat, while overlooking the lake.
Lisa
August 28, 2014
Good place to visit.
Letitia
May 18, 2014
Large variety of interesting Australian literary history and special exhibitions
Home
December 21, 2021
Whether you are a culture lover looking to visit an exhibition, or you need a gift from the Bookshop, plan your visit today! The exhibition galleries and the NLA Bookshop are open to the public seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Visit their new exhibition, 'Illustrating the Antipodes: George French Angas in Australia and New Zealand 1844-1845', or discover highlights from their collection in the Treasures Gallery. Entry is free and you do not need to book a ticket. The Library’s Main Reading Room and Special Collections Reading Room are open from 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday. The Main Reading Room is open on Sunday from 1:30pm – 5:00pm. The Friends of the National Library Lounge is open daily from 10am – 5pm.
Whether you are a culture lover looking to visit an exhibition, or you need a gift from the Bookshop, plan your visit today! The exhibition galleries and the NLA Bookshop are open to the public seven days a week, from 9am to 5pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday). Visit their new exhibition, '…

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Parkes Place West
Canberra, ACT