This is your chance to get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning State Library of Queensland building on Brisbane’s South Bank.
Join our specialist teams behind the scenes in some of State Library’s most impressive spaces. See how our collections are stored and cared for in the Repository and Conservation Lab, then handle curated items from State Library’s collections in a white gloves experience.
Discover why the State Library building won state and national Royal Institute of Australian Architects awards on a free guided tour led by a Partners Hill architect. Explore building highlights from State Library’s redevelopment and learn the architectural history of Queensland’s major cultural collecting institution.
Open Access Activities
Young Builders Story Time: No Booking Required
Photography Tour: No Booking Required
Pre-booked Tours
Tours run from 9:45 am – book your free behind-the-scenes and architectural tours to secure your spot.
Architect Tour of the State Library: Book Here
Behind the Scenes tour of the State Library: Book Here
TICKETS *SCHEDULED for 2nd Release TUES 27 JUNE @10:30am*
Tour Information
Frequency of Guided Tours: General access from 10am - 5pm Enjoy guided behind-the-scenes tours at 9:45 am, 10:15 am, 11:15 am and 11:45 pm. At 10 am, 11, am and 12pm join a Partners Hill architect on a tour of the award-winning State Library redevelopment.
Tour Tips
Bookings required to secure your place
Additional Activities
Children's Activities, Workshops/talks, Food & Beverage, White Gloves viewing and Story Time
Dress Requirements
Enclosed shoes
Wheelchair access
Yes
Awards
Recent Architectural or Engineering Awards: - 2007 RAIA National Architecture Awards - The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture - 2007 RAIA National Architecture Awards - The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture - 2007 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - Brisbane Building of the Year - 2007 RAIA Queensland Architecture Awards - FDG Stanley Award for Public Buildings Architecture - 2007 AIB Queensland Awards - Project of the Year + Sustainability Commendation