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At the water's edge
Rick Amor's evocative paintings of Melbourne’s evolving docklands are on display in the Library's Cowen Gallery until 5 September 2010.
These previously unexhibited plein-air paintings were created between 1993 and 2007.
Help the Library purchase a collection of unique images by celebrated Melbourne photographer Rennie Ellis.
His vibrant photographs provide a valuable record of Victoria's post-war social history. Your donation will help ensure they can be enjoyed by the public now and in years to come.
Our new online research guides provide tips, tools and resources to help you find what you’re after.
Whether you're keen to learn about your ancestors, to find out specifics about ships, or to investigate how much things used to cost – we'll guide you through the process.
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