Conversation Quarter at State Library Victoria
Price on request
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Why you'll love this venue
- Features incredible event spaces in Australia's oldest and most impressive Library.
- With meticulously restored heritage design, ceiling skylights, letting natural light flood in.
- With AV facilities and events catering.
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Packages, Menus & Offers
Please note, that pricing and inclusions may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 100 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 73 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 78 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 100 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 69 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 53 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
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Reviews for State Library Victoria
Jason Xie
The State Library Victoria ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥is absolutely a must-visit if you’re in Melbourne! It’s hands down the most beautiful library I’ve ever seen. The architecture is breathtaking, especially the iconic La Trobe Reading Room with its stunning domed ceiling and bright, open layout. The design is both elegant and grand, making it a truly inspiring place to explore. Beyond its beauty, the library is full of history, art, and culture. It’s not just a place to read or study – it’s a destination where you can immerse yourself in exhibitions, rare collections, and Melbourne’s rich heritage. Even if you’re not a book lover, the atmosphere is so serene and captivating that it’s worth visiting just to take it all in. Whether you’re snapping photos of the incredible interior, browsing the shelves, or simply enjoying the peaceful vibe, this library is a standout attraction. I highly recommend adding it to your Melbourne itinerary – it’s truly a gem and an unforgettable experience!
Won Soon Lau
I was interested in its architecture and found that this serves both as a functioning library and also a tourist checkpoint. There was a long queue waiting for the lift to go to the top floor where you are rewarded with a pananoic view of the interior layout. If you want to avoid the queue, goes either early or near closing time which is 5pm.
nisakorn masunthasuwan
To visit the famously beautiful reading room on 3/F that you need to get on a small elevator to 5/F to see from a bird’s eye view. Cosy ground floor room with modern facility and air-conditioned room to work quietly or escape the heat. Very good vibe outside at the lawn. No wonder why local people love this place.
Sean Nairn
Amazing historical building located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, close to transport and shopping. Even if you aren’t into books it is worth walking through to check out the architecture and regular exhibitions - as at January 2025 they have Ned Kelly’s armour on display. The dome in the main reading room is an excellent example of 19th century architecture, make sure you go up to the top floor for the best view. Melbourne Central shopping centre is right across the road where you can get food and drinks before or after your visit.
Debi Slinger
TIMOT (Tourist in my own town) again and today I explored the @library_vic I thought I’d never visited the library but after the free one hour tour, I learnt that the library used to be Melbourne’s art gallery and museum. I have distinct memories seeing Phar Lap as a kid in a museum so I must’ve been here. Here are some of my personal highlights from today. The grassy grounds at the front are alluring on any day but particularly a warm Melbourne sunny afternoon. Near the entrance, two large chess sets were set up surrounded by bean bags and chairs filled with spectators. A box of kids books were being well used. A guitar playing busker doing his thing nearby added to the ambience. The scope of how this building has evolved over the years is an astounding m testament to those with foresight and money (thank you @ianpotterfdn) for their original and continual support for the growth and improvement of the State Library. The #latrobereadingroom, with its classic Dome takes your breath away. The ambience oozes from ground floor to the six floors above to the dome. One of the enduring delights of the Reading Room is being able to sit in a chair with well-worn grooves that has seated generations of readers, thinkers and dreamers for more than 100 years. These conventional office swivel chairs were made in polished Queensland silky oak for a cost of less than £220 for the set (yes that’s right!). The chairs, the timber desks along with the iconic green lamps equals classic Melbourne former times. Really would’ve liked to have stood on the “shusher’s” podium in the middle of the room but alas, it’s off limits. It’ll take me two visits to really grasp the scope of this is place that covers a full Melbourne block - #swanstonstreet to #russellstreet . Next tour here for me will be the free World of the Book Tour and the I’d love to do the Dome to Catacombs tour but it’s booked out until the end of February. Bonus: my 93 yo dad came here to study as a young man and my 22 yo daughter has too recently. Multi generational establishment. Oh and I found my own books in the library too! #thewanderingreviewer #googlelocalguide #statelibraryofvictoria #tripadvisor
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