Library tours
If you are interested in learning more about the Library, consider joining one of the daily tours offered by our trained Volunteer Guides, who have a passion for sharing their knowledge of the Library and its collections.
Special tours of exhibitions or building art and architecture are also available by arrangement.
Daily tours
- Discover the history and collecting activities of the Library and how you can access and use our collections.
- Visit the reading rooms and learn about its public artworks.
- See some remarkable items from the Collections that is yours and growing!
Our passionate volunteer guides will reveal the stories of some of our unique and most-valued treasures.
Where and when
The tour departs daily* from the Foyer at 11 am and takes about 30 minutes.
These tours are free to attend, but bookings are essential.
*Tours are subject to volunteer guide availability. In the event of a cancellation, ticket holders will be advised as soon as possible.
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