State Library Victoria

You can view it from the highest floor. The structure is to take the elevator and then transfer to the elevator again. The open center was cool and pretty. There's also something to see on each floor, including artwork, old books, Ned nelly's biography, and Aboriginal stories. There is a large chessboard at the entrance and many people relax on the grass. The free tram stands right in front and is easy to get to. I recommend a visit!

The best reference library in Victoria if not in Australia.
Pity it doesn't treat its staff in the same manner as its reputation

Best library to explore and study. Vast space, they have even managed to get charging ports into the large reading rooms vintage desks.

Good wifi and close to food places etc for study breaks.

Very nice place. Nice to see the library being used by all kinds of people, both children and adults. It will be a living place with all the books.

This is one of the most iconic historic sites in Melbourne! Also one of the first iconic landmarks which I stick around when I first came to this city.it has a lot of stories, very beautiful architecture, it's also a museum and lots of stories about Ned Kelly! Super highly recommended this place and I love it!

The state library having undergone a multi million dollar renovation really brought together the historical heart of the library alongside more new and modern rooms. It looks absolutely stunning in all the group, private, reading arenas it looks spectacular.

Computer area looks modern, sleek, and spacious with plenty of modern facilities.

State Library of Victoria a combination of outstanding architecture and rich history, despite lower traffic, still a fantastic place to visit or spend some quiet time. Plenty of books are available to browse or borrow. The arts exhibitions on the 1st floor is equally stunning!

A library is built on dreams and ideas. Add a beautiful reading room, and a world class collection, and you have a thoughtful and exciting library. If you're traveling with the kids check out Ned Kelly's armour and rifle. And a great display of his exploits. Worth a long visit. If you're not locked down.

A great place to study and work within the CBD. There are plenty of seats all around the library. The dome in particular is a favourite of many people. Although, it can get a bit loud at times.

Please don't visit unless youre very interested because even tho you try to be quite youre not. Big groups of tourists make this place unsuitable for university students

Beautiful library with desks and plugs for your laptop. Friendly staff. It would be great to open at 9am instead of 10am, often too cold inside.

A must see if you are interested in Ned Kelly or the history of Melbourne. Various articles throughout to step you back in time and see what Melbourne looked like a 100 or so years ago. There are also lots of opportunities to use the place to study or pull up chair of course and do some reading. Busy place.

Fantastic library. Had just undergone a huge multi-million dollar renovation. With new spaces and meeting rooms for the public. The large main library is a Victorian masterpiece and is well worth a visit. Love this place to work and study. Right in the centre of town, so also we’ll located for all the city has to offer.

For me can't imagine Melbourne without the state library. Great coffee in the cafe, Ned Kelly's armour on display (in a library, weird but New York Public Library was gifted Winnie-the-Pooh), a chess room, which is nice given the resurgence in chess, and lots of space with power points, good light, decent free wifi. The statue outside has the library sinking into the ground but it's probably never been more popular.

I’m so glad I came and explored the public library because the architecture is just stunning. The library features a rich catalogue of literature to browse as well as showcasing some stunning art. I would definitely recommend a wander to the top floor to view the dome and the beautiful design elements in that room.

I just love this place! If you are really looking for a place for more content, books and an isolated place where you can concentrate and just work, this is the place. Infact libraries are all like that.

Has or Had a very rude tour guide who disrespected me while i was on a school trip a few years ago.haven't gone back since.

State Library of Victoria was one of the first free public library in the world when it opened in 1856, still remains a great place to study or just spend some time. Definitely check the LaTrobe Reading room and Ned Kelly’s original armour kept in the library. Heaps of books are available to read or browse in the library.

Beautiful place to sit down and study. The staff are kind and numourious power plugs are available for charging phones and laptops. They also have a museum area with a display of Ned Kelly's armour.
Would recommend for everyone to visit at least once in their lives.

Am a library fanatic. The architecture of this library is just beyond words. The photos don't do it justice. Definitely a must visit place if exploring Melbourne especially if you're into libraries and museums etc. The collections inside are fascinating and one can easily be lost in the grandeur for a couple of hours.