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The State Library of Victoria invites you to celebrate the centenary of its iconic dome

Since 1913 the Library's domed reading room has been the symbolic heart of our great institution. Celebrate the scholarship, creativity and learning this architectural icon has inspired for generations of Victorians. Learn more

Explore the story of the dome

Discover why the dome is such a well-loved Victorian icon.

Featured stories

Portrait of Ash Davies
Ashley Davies
Musician
Musician Ashley Davies explored our Pictures Collection for his new Burke and Wills concept album. More
Portrait of Minister Heidi Victoria
Heidi Victoria
Minister for the Arts
Heidi Victoria lauds the dome's gifts of constancy and inspiration to countless generations of Victorians. More
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Visit

Discover the splendour of our domed La Trobe Reading Room with a personal visit.

Visit the dome

The dome's glass-inlaid ceiling seen from below

Australia's first public library

18 September 2013

Why was Australia's first public library known, somewhat formidably, as 'the Institution'?

Free, secular & democratic curator...

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Key events

Discover the cultural centrepiece of 19th-century Melbourne and the grand vision that inspired it in this free exhibition.

Visit Free, secular & democratic

Free, secular and democratic: building the Public Library 1853–1913.

Dome Centenary events

Throughout the Dome Centenary year the Library is hosting tours, talks & special events to introduce you to the wonders of the dome.

Join us for a dome event

Image of Faker playing electric guitar in the domed reading room

♥ the dome

Share your dome experiences and memories.

Share your stories

Featured story

Homeschool excursion

Contributed by Robert Amor, Karina Brooks and family, Homeschoolers

We had to come in to town in the morning for work, and then we had the rest of the day off. We’re... More

Share your views

tesslawley: Is there going to be some sort of birthday party for @Library_Vic's dome? I wanna go to that

nyunkiatauss: Did you know it's the 100 year birthday of @Library_Vic's beautiful dome? I'm enjoying the 100 Dome Stories: http://t.co/jCLFMBGe <3

Our vision

We want to be a catalyst for generating new knowledge and ideas, and a place where all Victorians can discover, learn, create and connect.

Find out more about our strategic vision
External streetscape view of the Library