Behind the Scenes Tours
Take a tour where you might meet Charlie, the robotic book trolley, visit enormous stacks where the books are stored, and learn about strange curiosities in the Library's collection that have been acquired over more than a century of collecting.
- for: everyone (Volunteer guided)
- availability: every Thursday, 2pm and Saturday, 11.30am. Meet in the NLA Foyer.
- bookings: no, however a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings.
- cost: free
- duration: 50 minutes
Treasures Gallery Tours
Take a tour to come face-to-face with some of the Library’s greatest treasures and Australia’s greatest stories.
- for: everyone (Volunteer guided)
- availability: Daily, 10.30am. Meet at Treasures Gallery entrance doors.
- bookings: no, however a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings.
- cost: free
- duration: 30-40 minutes
The Treasures Gallery will be closed for regular maintenance
From Monday 6 May, reopening Saturday 18 May.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure.
The Dream of a Century: The Griffins in Australia’s Capital
will remain open during this time.
The Dream of a Century: the Griffins in Australia's Capital
From 08th March until 10th June 2013
- for: everyone (volunteer guided)
- availability: Daily, 11.30am. Meet outside the Gallery.
- bookings: no, however a minimum of two weeks notice is required for group bookings.
- cost: free
- duration: 30-40 minutes
