The Library is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 9pm, and Friday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm. Some parts of the Library have different opening hours (see below).
We close on public holidays and from 25 December to 3 January, and Good Friday to Easter Monday.
Check our information on finding and requesting items to find out the cut-off times for requesting different collection items.
| Library area | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Main public areas |
Monday to Thursday, 10am–9pm |
|
Keith Murdoch Gallery |
Daily 10am–5pm and until 9pm Thursdays when exhibitions are on display |
|
Dome Galleries |
Daily, 10am–5pm |
|
Cowen Gallery |
As per main Library areas, except when closed for functions |
|
Mr Tulk |
Monday to Thursday, 7am–5pm |
The Library, Readings and Mr Tulk close on public holidays, and over the Easter and Christmas – New Year periods. We will be closed on the following days in 2011–12:
| 2011–12 public holiday closures | |
|---|---|
|
Labour Day |
Monday 14 March |
|
Easter |
Friday 22 April – Monday 25 April |
|
Anzac Day |
Tuesday 26 April |
|
Queen's birthday |
Monday 13 June |
|
Melbourne Cup Day |
Tuesday 1 November |
|
Christmas – New Year |
Sunday 25 December – Monday 2 January |
