AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL DIRECTORY | BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The National Library of Australia is located on the picturesque shores of Lake Burley Griffin and has Australia's largest and most diverse collection of Library materials.

Since its establishment in 1901, the Library continues to maintain and develop a national collection of library material to record the documentary heritage of all Australians, and to make those collections available for all to use.

The Library provides access to the catalogues of other libraries, not just in Australia but also throughout the world, and its collections include more than 7 million books, 50 000 original works of art, 600 000 photographs, as well as newspapers, microforms, manuscripts, maps, music, films, videos and oral history tapes.

When visiting the National Library:

* SEE one of our superb exhibtions in the Exhibition Gallery and the significant works of art and architecture in and around the building.

* ATTEND one of our regular seminars, public lectures, conferences or public events organised as part of our active and engaging events program.

* EAT at our licensed cafe with wonderful views over the lake

* BROWSE in our bookshop, that offers a wonderful selection of books by Australian authors and the Library's own publications.