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National Library of Australia
National Library of Australia

Our history framed in words

Parkes Place
Parkes
Canberra, ACT
2600

Neighborhood: Inner South

Nearest Train: Bus 34

Phone: +61 2 6262 1111
Fax: +61 2 6257 1703
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Henry Moore's reclining sculpture lets the visitor know they are about to enter an important place. The next indicators are the colourful windows made by Australian artist Leonard French, which depict the various planets. But the real treat is the 200 kilometres of shelving, which hold over five million books. In addition to books, there are also numerous paintings, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and photographs. The visitor centre and gallery offers behind-the-scenes tours as well as some entertaining stories about the history of this extensive collection. Treat yourself to the history (and future) of a nation.

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there are any scrubas and weirdos out at the National Library. Bring a picnic and make a day of it!...
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