State Library Victoria, founded in 1854, is Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world. Its architectural masterpiece is the La Trobe Reading Room with its stunning dome and towering wooden bookshelves, considered one of the most beautiful reading rooms in the world. It houses over two million books, free exhibitions, and Ned Kelly's original armor.
Visit the La Trobe Reading Room during opening hours. Weekday mornings are quietest for photography
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Yes, the library and reading room are free and open to everyone. You can enter to admire the architecture and take photos even without a library membership. Please remain quiet out of respect for readers.
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