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State Library of New South Wales
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Public library on Macquarie Street, opposite the Botanic Gardens, whose historic section is the Mitchell Library, opened in 1910 in its Neoclassical building. It holds collections of manuscripts, maps, photographs and documents from the history of Australia. It has free exhibition galleries and reading rooms with historic decoration.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at State Library of New South Wales: 2 missions
- Walk through a gallery of the State LibraryGo into one of its exhibition galleries and look at manuscripts, maps or photographs.
- Photograph the Neoclassical façade on Macquarie StreetFrom the pavement, frame the columns and the portico of the building.
Near State Library of New South Wales
The Domain251 m awayArt Gallery of New South Wales433 m awayRoyal Botanic Garden Sydney434 m awaySt Mary's Cathedral540 m awayHyde Park793 m awayMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)820 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for State Library of New South Wales?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at State Library of New South Wales?
Walk through a gallery of the State Library and Photograph the Neoclassical façade on Macquarie Street.
What is there to see near State Library of New South Wales?
The Domain (251 m), Art Gallery of New South Wales (433 m) and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney (434 m).