Name: National Library of Australia
Address: Parkes Pl W, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia, AU
Telephone: +61 2 6262 1111

National Library of Australia is a library, located at Parkes Pl W, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia. They can be contacted via phone at +61 2 6262 1111, visit their website www.nla.gov.au for more detailed information.

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Michael Murer

03 August 2021

I found the library was very peaceful. Lots of books and helpful staff. The Café is very expensive yet nice food. Around the library is stunning. The lake on one side. Fountains and gardens. Beautiful place to check out and even bring your own lunch and sit by the lake or around the library.
The Red Foxxo

19 June 2021

Amazing architecture, the treasure room is amazing and you must see if you visit! The building itself is clean and well maintained.
J Pratt

08 June 2021

Great art but no social distancing. The place was packed and it took ~40 minutes to find a park. Little to no mask wearing and overcrowded rooms
Thien Vuong (fooderarri)

04 June 2021

By far the coolest library in Australia that I've been to. Love the atmosphere here. There is a large collection of reference materials which makes it a great place to study or just wanting some peace and quiet.
Maureen Wooldridge

03 May 2021

I came to Canberra to see the work of international artists and, with time to spare, popped into the National Library. I was blown away by the amazing illustrations, sketches and paintings by late 19th century Australian artists in 'The Picturesque Atlas of Australasia' . What treasures these works of art are. Pure Gold!
John Alexander Berry

12 December 2017

The National Library is one of Australia's great institutions! Whenever I contact the National Library I always get very helpful and courteous advice. Also, the ability to look at old newspapers, magazines, manuscripts, etc, free of charge, prompts me to give the NLA a five star rating, as it is undoubtedly one of the best libraries in the world!
Leonard Low

10 December 2017

One of Australia's national treasures, the National Library of Australia has a copy of every publication produced in Australia and is therefore an archive of our national literary culture. It also has brilliantly curated exhibitions and has an excellent on-site restaurant. An essential destination for a pilgrimage by any culturally-minded Australian.
Peter Horniak

24 November 2017

The atmosphere is great. You can go to the main area and hear the hundreds of pages turned or mouses clicked, you can go to the underground breakout area to be surrounded by conversation, or you can go to the quiet reading area for almost total silence. They have public computers that don't require a signup.
Daniel Leslie

09 November 2017

More of a museum than a library. You aren’t allowed to bring in bags, and there are limited power sources for you laptop. Overall a bit annoying if you were planning on a day of study. Despite being beside the lake, the study area is very dim and offers no views whatsoever. The best areas of the library are VIP (very important old white person) access only.
Brad Dunn

03 October 2017

A great place to sit quietly and read. Very exciting to find my wife's book stocked. Do yourself a favour
Daniel Brewster

25 September 2017

Neoclassical architecture, soothing interior, great reading room where you can study, read or write or whatever in silence, surrounded by people similarly focused. Treasures Gallery is great, and their exhibitions are more interesting than what you'll find at the National Museum.
Marian Matthews

18 September 2017

Beautiful building and helpful friendly staff. An amazing space for reading and escaping from the world for a few hours or for the whole day.
The Slice Factor

09 September 2017

Great place to study. Large comfortable reading rooms, modern computers and fast free internet. I can comfortably spend all day here.
Julie

27 July 2017

We visited the library during Easter holidays and were extremely impressed by the then current exhibition The Sell. It was a walk down memory line remembering the progression of advertising during our lifetime. Recently I have discovered the library has an online bookstore. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Books were delivered within two days of purchase, questions and personal attention of the staff is exceptional, and prices and choice of topics was well above average.
Michael De Percy

21 March 2017

A fine national institution. I spent most of today there at a free public seminar, then in one of the special collection rooms. The exhibitions are always very good - at the moment it is on Australian advertising materials from settlement to more recent times.
Mac Cat

20 March 2017

It has all of it! Just enjoy!
Mathew Hayden

16 March 2017

Think past the word library and you'll enjoy much more than books. Currently two wonderful exhibitions, walk through the reading and book areas, have coffee or lunch and finally a browse through the book Shop. All free! Thats right absolutely free!
Matthew Kempe

09 February 2017

Very nice exhibitions at the moment, some great pieces and info on the discovery and settlement of Australia, and the marketing is fun just to wander through quickly and see the changes of the decades.
Nicholas Silvy-Clare

05 January 2017

Spacious place to relax and unwind. Also a nice quiet place to read or study.