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Sir Redmond Barry Statue
- 4.3171 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Bronze statue of Sir Redmond Barry, founder of the library, on the State Library Victoria forecourt lawns.
Quick answers
Sir Redmond Barry Statue in short
When is Sir Redmond Barry Statue open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Sir Redmond Barry Statue?
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 Sir Redmond Barry Statue indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Sir Redmond Barry Statue good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Sir Redmond Barry Statue cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Sir Redmond Barry Statue?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Sir Redmond Barry Statue?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Sir Redmond Barry Statue?
State Library Victoria, Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Is Sir Redmond Barry Statue wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
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 · 9:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
Worth knowing
- Feels 9° out there
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- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 15km/h
- 10pm
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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 nowsunday10 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Sir Redmond Barry Statue
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Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 171 reviews
Known for
- 1880 statue
- State Library lawns
What people say
- People like:
- Popular meeting place with lawns for resting and people watching
Around Greek Precinct
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Strike Bowling QVGames · 1 min walk
The Pancake Parlour Melbourne CentralPancake · 2 min walk
Good nowAsian Beer CafeNightclub · 2 min walk
David’s Master PotHot pot · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time