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State Library of New South Wales
Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney, Australia
State Library of New South Wales
Sydney Hotels - Sydney Maps
- Sydney Weather - Sydney Pictures
The State Library of New South Wales has a rich history dating back to 1826. The library contains over
four and a half million items including monographs, pictures, maps,
newspapers, sound recordings, architectural plans, coins and postage stamps.
The buildings of the State Library of New South Wales have many notable architectural
features, including sets of bronze doors, stained glass and a marble replica of the
Tasman Map of 1644 - the original is held in the library.
Significant Items
- First printed book in Australia
- First Australian newspaper
- First Australian photograph
- 1623 Works of William Shakespeare
- The Tasman Map
- Papers of Joseph Banks
- Journals of the First Fleet
The State Reference Library is open 9am - 9pm weekdays, 11am - 5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
The Mitchell Library is open 9am - 7pm weekdays, 11am - 5pm Saturdays and closed on Sundays.
The Exhibition Galleries and Library Shop are open 9am - 5pm weekdays, 11am - 5pm Saturdays and Sundays.
Visit the State Library of New South Wales for more information.
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