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.