State Library Victoria

#melbournetrip When visiting Melbourne, the State Library Victoria needs to be at the top of the list. Australia's oldest library and one of the first free libraries in the world, this extensive and impressive building has been looking after the reading needs of Victorians for almost 170 years. While there are many library and gallery spaces on the large site, the La Trobe Reading Room is truly the icing on the cake. While many quietly study, you can explore the library shelves here and slowly make your way up to the very top of this huge domed space.