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LibraryGreek Precinct
State Library Victoria
- 4.85.1k reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Historic 1856 library with the domed La Trobe Reading Room, free exhibitions and the Victoria Gallery.
Quick answers
State Library Victoria in short
When is State Library Victoria open?
Every day, 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit State Library Victoria?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is State Library Victoria indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is State Library Victoria good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does State Library Victoria cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book State Library Victoria?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at State Library Victoria?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is State Library Victoria?
328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is State Library Victoria wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: hearing loop, wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 4:00 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
16°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 5am
15° - 6am15°
- 7am
16°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowwednesday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 State Library Victoria
- 2 Sir Redmond Barry Statue · 2 min
- 3 AMIRI CAFE · 2 min
- 4 Strike Bowling QV · 2 min
- 5 Homm Dessert QV · 2 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 5.1k reviews
Known for
- Domed reading room
- Free exhibitions
- Architecture
- Chess tables
What people say
- People like:
- Architecture, dome, exhibitions and quiet atmosphere
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Sir Redmond Barry StatueLandmark · 2 min walk
AMIRI CAFECafé · 2 min walk
Strike Bowling QVGames · 2 min walk
Homm Dessert QVSweets · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.