State Library of New South Wales

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State Library of New South Wales

Books, manuscripts and art

Macquarie St
Sydney, NSW 2000
+61 2 9273 1414
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/

This library is housed in an elegant sandstone building overlooking the Botanic Gardens. Its research collections are unsurpassed throughout the Southern hemisphere. Displays of manuscript material can be seen in several locations, while the first floor of the Mitchell Wing has a temporary exhibition programme devoted to aspects of Australian art and history. The adjoining Picture Gallery offers the only opportunity in Sydney to view a collection of early colonial art and is well worth a visit. The shop also carries a wide range of books on Australiana.

Review © 2009, Wcities

State Library of New South Wales photo by Mike

State Library of New South Wales Photo: Mike

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State Library of New South Wales Photo: AltiusAltiusAltius

State Library of New South Wales photo by Tom Baker

State Library of New South Wales Photo: Tom Baker

State Library of New South Wales photo by Jenn Miller

State Library of New South Wales Photo: Jenn Miller

State Library of New South Wales photo by Jason Schlatter

State Library of New South Wales Photo: Jason Schlatter