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State Library of New South Wales

1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

4.6 (1164)
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Function Venue

344 Seated
350 Standing

The Library has venues to accommodate 10 to 500 people, available for seminars and conferences, corporate and government events, product and book launches.


State Library of New South Wales Function Rooms

11 Spaces Available At This Venue
Metcalfe Auditorium

Metcalfe Auditorium

The 132 seat Metcalfe Auditorium provides an effective venue for a wide range of presentations, seminars, meetings and lectures. Its modern decor, spot lighting and seating, facilitate comfort and concentration. Catering can be provided in ...

132
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Friends Room

Friends Room

The Friends room is on the ground floor of the historic Mitchell Library building. This beautiful space is the original Mitchell Reading Room, opened to the public in 1910. It features enameled steel and leadlight bookcases which hold editi...

120
150
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Mitchell Vestibule

Mitchell Vestibule

The Vestibule of the Mitchell wing features some of the finest stained glass in Sydney by artist Arthur Benfield and a magnificent white Italian Botticino marble staircase with turned balustrades. All of these features add to the neo classi...

70
150
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Dixson Room

Dixson Room

The Dixson Room is located on the ground floor of the Mitchell wing and offers an elegant historic setting with views across the Domain and to Woolloomooloo. This is a warm and spacious room with high ceilings and original oil paintings ado...

150
200
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Gallery Room

Gallery Room

The Gallery Room is located on the ground floor of the Mitchell building and adjoins the Friends Room. It is a warm and spacious room with high ceilings and a decorative stained glass window; it is ideal for conferences, luncheons, dinners ...

150
200
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Shakespeare Room

Shakespeare Room

The Shakespeare Room located on the ground floor of the Mitchell wing commemorates the Three Hundredth Anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. Arthur G Benfield’s stained-glass window, the Seven Ages of Man, depicts a scene from A...

10
15
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Macquarie Room

Macquarie Room

The Macquarie Room is a modern triangular shaped room, featuring a glass wall overlooking the courtyard between the old and new wings of the State Library and often used as the catering area for the Metcalfe Auditorium. The Macquarie Room i...

60
100
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Library Auditorium

Library Auditorium

A state-of-the-art 344 seat auditorium located below the Mitchell Library Reading Room. The auditorium is equipped to host high-end productions and performances, and vastly expands the diversity of events offered by the State Library. ...

344
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The Glasshouse

The Glasshouse

Featuring geometric glass ceiling, the Glasshouse is ideal for cocktail parties, conference breaks and formal dining under the stars. The Glasshouse is suitable for small displays however not suitable as an exhibition hall.

210
350
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The Paintings Galleries

The Paintings Galleries

More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings are on permanent public display. Located on Level 1 of the Mitchell building are the Painting’s Galleries which are available for hir...

120
350
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The Library Bar

The Library Bar

The Library Bar is located on the rooftop of the historic Mitchell Building and features unique views across to the Harbour and city skyline. The Library Bar is available for private hire outside of opening hours. Venue hire includes ...

120
120
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Kamal Khan

November 19, 2024

The State Library of New South Wales is a stunning place to visit! The architecture is breathtaking, blending history and modern design seamlessly. The reading spaces are quiet and comfortable, perfect for studying or exploring. A must-visit for book lovers, researchers, and anyone seeking inspiration in Sydney!

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Firoz Alam

August 21, 2024

The State Library of New South Wales, situated in Sydney, stands as a cultural beacon, enriching knowledge and preserving heritage. Established in 1826, it holds a vast collection of books, manuscripts, artworks, and historical documents, making it a significant repository of Australian and international history. Feels like this place is an underrated museum!! They have amazing exhibitions and collections! While I absolutely enjoyed my visit in peace and quiet, I wish more people would come and appreciate the hard work! With its majestic Mitchell Library, diverse exhibitions, and commitment to education, the State Library serves as a dynamic space for research, learning, and the celebration of literature and culture, inviting visitors to explore the wealth of information that spans centuries within its historic walls!

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Victor Wang

August 4, 2024

Great spot if you want a quiet place to use Wi-Fi and study or relax in an environment with a big open space atrium with natural sky lights. They also had the Photos 1440 exhibition on display showing some of the most pivotal moments in modern history frozen in time with a beautifully timed and composed photograph. They also have a large collection of paintings that was cool to review. A massive gift shop as well.

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Ricardo

August 12, 2024

If you enjoy reading or just a quiet place to enjoy a coffee and many artifacts of history, this library has it all. The architecture is beautiful and there’s a cafe with tea, coffee, baked goods and snacks. The Shakespeare room is really interesting. Very grounding and has many good books to glance into.

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SB Jan

September 23, 2024

Majestic architecture. I am well impressed by the function of the library. Not only is it a library but also a great museum and exhibition center. The best library that I have visited to date. Highly recommended 👍🏻


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