Library tours

Whether this is your first visit to the Library, or one of many, you can learn more about the Library, our services and our exhibitions by joining one of our free guided 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.

Discover your National Library: 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.

Volunteer Library tour guide smiling and greeting a tour group, made up of people of various ages, in the foyer.

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.

Page published: 08 Feb 2024

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