The State Library celebrates a century
This free exhibition explores the origins of the State Library, to celebrate 100-year anniversary of its iconic dome. Learn about the cultural centrepiece through an extensive collection of documents, pictures and objects curated by Professor of architecture at RMIT, Harriet Edquist. Explore the inspiring story of this grand centrepiece of Melbourne, examine the building’s architecture, revisit the landmark exhibitions like the Intercolonial Exhibition and celebrate the stories of the institutions that shared the Library’s site between 1854 and 1913.
Melbourne 3000
Transport
Nearby Stations: Melbourne Central
Telephone 03 8664 7000
Price FREE
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Date 30 May-02 Feb 2014
Free, Secular and Democratic: Building the Public Library 1853-1913 website
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