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National Library of Australia

The National Library of Australia collects, protects and provides access to millions of physical items and billions of digital records about Australia and Australians.

Our programs introduce students to the role of the National Library and offer a behind the scenes peek into the inner workings of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Library.

We offer engaging experiences linked to Australian Curriculum content and capabilities for Years 5 to 12. The Library's exhibitions, collections and reading rooms act as a springboard to find out more about Australia’s history and culture. Our programs are interactive and use inquiry-based learning methods.

Visit Website02 6262 1207bookings@nla.gov.auNational Library of Australia, Parkes Place West Canberra

Opening Hours

Mondays 12pm - 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 5pm, Fridays 9am - 12pm

Programs Available

Online and Underground

  • Discover how students can access our collections and use the National Library for research.
  • Learn how to source imagery, sound and text through our website and explore our digitised collections.
  • Understand the significance of primary sources and examine original documents, including some that have been recorded in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

Program Information

Delivery Type:
In Canberra
Year Levels:
  • Year 10
  • Year 11
  • Year 12
Availability:
Contact attraction to book

Stacks of Stories

  • Learn about the National Library of Australia’s vast and varied collection through our Treasures and Exhibition Galleries.
  • Explore how information has been shared throughout the Library’s history and into the future.
  • Investigate the National Library’s role in Civics and Citizenship, information and visual literacy, and Australian writing and culture.

Program Information

Delivery Type:
In Canberra
Year Levels:
  • Year 5
  • Year 6
  • Year 7
Availability:
Contact attraction to book