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The Library at National Film and Sound Archive


Why you'll love this venue

  • Heritage building.
  • Tech at your fingertips.
  • Accessibility focused.
Host your guests in The Library, a unique and ambient space with dozens of pop culture curiosities on display. The Library is a treasure box of the NFSA’s most precious, wondrous and whimsical artefacts, with over 280 collection items on display. From soaring skylight to historic cabinetry, The Library is a memorable space to connect and celebrate, from small conference presentations and workshops to networking, speeches and music.

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Room Layouts & Capacity

Cluster30
Theatre30
Standing83
Cabaret30

Amenities & Extras

$= Additional Cost

Food & Beverage

Coffee / Tea$

Audio Visual Equipment (AV)

Microphone
Projector$
Speakers
Stage
TV
Video Conferencing$

Other Amenities & Extras

Accessible
Air Con
External Music or DJ
Free Room Hire$
Furniture Hire$
Lighting
Natural light
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Space
Pens & Paper
Restroom
Security
Sustainable
Whiteboard
WiFi

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Ian M

July 25, 2024

Despite many visits to Canberra, this was our first visit here. Wonderful nostalgic display in the "library", which is well mounted and with excellent touch screen details. Some interesting docos. screening in the theatre room, wonderful art deco building and well worth allowing an hour or so to visit and see the place. No major exhibition at the time of our visit but I am told they do have some great exhibitions there too,

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William Termini

August 15, 2024

If you visit Canberra you can skip this place, I was here about 4 years ago, The reception was pretty rude when I accidentally called this place a museum. They had a Heath ledger exhibit in the back at the time. I feel like this place is a huge wasted opportunity to educate the public on Australia's film history.

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Kathryn Carlisle

July 1, 2024

We went to watch the audiovisual work of Australian widlife 'Temple' on Sat 29 Jun. The work was very professionally done .. awesome, inspiring, mesmerising. A wonderful work by two great Australian artists.

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Eeny Hake

June 30, 2024

They have a very fascinating permanent exhibition space, and a very nice cafe. I live just looking at the building itself and the wonderfully preserved decorative features, particularly the Australian native animals. They regularly show classic movies in the theatre, which is an experience itself to just visit. I loved the unfortunately recently ended temporary exhibition "Temple", very sad to see it go but can't wait to see what is next. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I recommend signing up for their e-newsletter and social media and go to some events.

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S L Chong

September 29, 2023

We visited this place which is in a nice historical building. There are a few free exhibits, a free cinema which has short historical films, cafe and a paid exhibition section. There isn't much to see in the free sections but the cinema was nice.


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Venue Hours

Monday08:00am-Midnight
Tuesday08:00am-Midnight
Wednesday08:00am-Midnight
Thursday08:00am-Midnight
Friday08:00am-Midnight
Saturday08:00am-Midnight
Sunday08:00am-Midnight
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Event Types

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