State Library NSW 200th Anniversary – Free Family Open Day
The State Library of NSW celebrates its 200th anniversary with a free family open day on Sunday 19 April — behind-the-scenes tours, rare book displays and kids' activities.
1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney NSW 2000
About this activity
On Sunday 19 April, the State Library of New South Wales marks an extraordinary milestone — 200 years of preserving the history and stories of this great state. To celebrate, the Library is throwing open its magnificent sandstone doors for a free family open day.
This is a once-in-a-generation event in one of Sydney's most beautiful heritage buildings. Kids and adults alike can explore rare manuscripts, marvel at historic maps of Sydney, discover behind-the-scenes spaces, and join special family activities curated for the occasion.
Families can look forward to:
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the Library's heritage reading rooms and stacks
- Rare book and manuscript displays celebrating 200 years of NSW history
- Special family activity stations for kids of all ages
- Interactive map and photography exhibitions about Sydney's past
- Free expert-led talks on the Library's most extraordinary collections
- Stunning Mitchell Library reading room — one of Sydney's most beautiful spaces
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