State Library of New South Wales

Sydney, NSW

Museum
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Address: Mitchell Library, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia How do we get there? Number: 2 9273 1414
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About this activity

The State Library of New South Wales is a popular family day out to those in Sydney - did you every think a library would be where you might be headed? Well, keep reading and you will see why!

The State Library of New South Wales collections, exhibitions and galleries that cover a range of topics, from the natural world, to political history, to social aspects, the environment, and more!

Why not check out the AMAZE gallery, which is a collection of rarely displayed objects from the collections with the full artefacts histories alongside them, so kids really can learn and understand what amazing things they are looking at right in front of them. It's a dizzying wealth of history and poignancy with wide appeal!

It's always changing too, so there is always something new to see with every visit, and it just makes you think about how many hidden wonders the State Library of New South Wales really has in their hands!

Then, you have the exhibition galleries.  These are great for kids as they use multi media to give a hands-on experience, and they approach the subjects from every angle, providing a holistically educational experience.

Across the year, they always have different exhibits, whether it's photography, or portraits, or wartime history - keep checking back to see what you won't want to miss!

So next time someone asks what you want to do on your next family day out, why not say: The library, of course!

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The building is situated between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House on Macquarie Street, Sydney.

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How much does it cost?

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Adults

Free so far as we know!

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Children

Free as far as we can tell

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Last Updates

2023

State Library of New South Wales FAQ’s

Cafe Trim is located on site and its the perfect place to sit, and enjoy coffee, cake or a sandwich! Open 7:30am - 5pm weekdays, and 10:30am - 4:30pm weekends

The main galleries opening times are listing on this site, but there are other opening times for other areas within the library, so check ahead before you go

There of course is a shop, where you can pick up educational gifts and souvenirs, as well as great art related items!

Classroom ready, curriculum-linked learning programs and resources promoting engagement, creativity and intellectual growth are available at the website.

The wheelchair-accessible entrance is off Macquarie Street, opposite Hunter Street. There are lifts in the building and accessible toilets. If you have a Mobility Parking sticker, you can use the parking spaces at Shakespeare Place, on the corner of Macquarie Street and the Cahill Expressway. It's worth contacting them if you have a sensory disability in your party as some adaptive technology exhibits are available and may apply.

If you download Curio on your phone, it is a way to get closer to the exhibits and artifacts found in the library!

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