State Library of Queensland

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Glimpse inside the climate controlled repository where rare and restricted items relating to Queensland’s history are kept. Visit the collection preservation area where staff work on damaged items and those requiring conservation.

When to go: 10am – 5pm

Where to go: Cultural Centre, Stanley Place, South Brisbane

Tours: Guided and self guided tours

Building type: Library

Built: Original building 1988, redevelopment 2004-06

Architects: Robin Gibson original building, Donovan
Hill and Peddle Thorp redevelopment

Web: www.slq.qld.gov.au

Awards
In 2007, the State Library won awards from the Royal Australian Institute of Architecture (RAIA), both on a state and national level, including the RAIA Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture and the prestigious Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture.

Did you know...
Underground and adjacent to the State Library is the River Pump Room, which creates chilled water in a centralised location for the entire Queensland Cultural Centre.