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Public library tours
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. Additional tours every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 11.30am. 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 Life of Patrick White
From 13th April until 8th July
Explore the life and work of Patrick White by joining a guided exhibition tour.
- for: everyone (volunteer guided)
- availability: every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 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
Lewin: Wild Art
From 28th July until 28th October 2012
- for: everyone (volunteer guided)
- availability: every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, 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
