The Paintings Galleries at State Library of New South Wales
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1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Reviews for State Library of New South Wales
Samantha deManbey
A magnificent library that has it all! This beautiful building is not only a public library, but has several small art exhibitions, a cafe, shop, and plenty of space to hang out and relax in. The exhibitions were impressive in their quality and scope. The library's permanent collection has many paintings of Australian landscapes and historical figures. Some of the newer exhibits, such as the one on Internment Camps, were informative and well curated.
jj zhang
The State Library is not only a library, but also an art gallery and various interesting special and temporary exhibitions, the number of which exceeded my expectations. The collection of landscapes and figures is a permanent exhibition, and you can log in to the website on your mobile phone to listen to the audio introduction, which is free. There are also some interesting temporary exhibitions with different themes.
Amos Skt
A grand complex sprawling several halls. The air within the state library exudes tradition blended the modern technology of everyone’s gadgets. Apart from the reading and study rooms, there are also areas designated for galleries and exhibition purposes. A really nice place to spend some time and appreciate the architecture too.
Dov Frazer
The original building is just stunning and it’s as much an art gallery / exhibition space as a library. It’s totally worth an afternoon to see all of the galleries. I loved the map room. We saw an excellent exhibit on the Dunera. The massive reading room is epic.
Elaine Mawbey
New South Wales State Library has so much going on that you could visit it a million times and still discover something new. I went to the cafe, which was excellent, I only had a drink, but, the salads looked terrific too. I visited the oil painting collection, which was extensive, and the audio tour and video about restoration are a must. The Peter Kingston exhibit is also excellent. I used the communal workspace, which is bright and airy, and the shop is full of delightful things. The rooftop bar and toasties also deserve special mention, it is such a special atmosphere.