Our newest tour experience
We are thrilled to announce our newest tour experience: Wander, a web-based tour app that takes you on a journey through the weird and wonderful history of the Library.
From the front doors, all the way to the tip of the Dome, this free, self-guided tour encourages you to uncover new discoveries. And you don’t even need to book!
Ready to get started? Learn more now.
Our stories
A little history of Queen’s Hall
At 164 years young, the Ian Potter Queen’s Hall first opened in 1859 in honour of Queen Victoria. Since then, it has gone through multiple makeovers. Learn more about the history of this majestic space in this blog post.
What’s on
Other Library tours and experiences
History of the Library Tour
From 15 Jun
Discover the fascinating history of the Library and explore some of the iconic spaces with this in-person tour.
Newsworthy Onsite
19 Jul
Explore our vast newspaper collection and enhance your research skills in this hands-on workshop.
Newspaper & Family History Reading Room Tour
From 1 Aug
Explore the Library’s Newspapers and Family History Reading Room in this one-hour introductory tour.
Plan ahead before you visit
The Library is open daily from 10am to 6pm. Visit our website for more information on how to make the most of your visit.
