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Statue of Athena adorns outside of Athenaeum building.
Welcoming entrance to the Melbourne Athenaeum Library.
Historic Library signage.
Statue of Athena adorns outside of Athenaeum building.

Melbourne Athenaeum's 185th anniversary

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Smith & Johnson 1842, 1853, 1872, 1886, 1923

Description

The Melbourne Athenaeum Library is one of Melbourne’s three oldest cultural institutions. The library retains many historic features and is a haven in the heart of a bustling city. With more than 700 members, this subscription library offers the latest in literature in a historic space.

What's On

Visit our historic library and building to find out the role The Ath has played in the cultural, literary and artistic life of Melbourne since 1839.

Images: (1-4) Melbourne Athenaeum Library. All photos: Janine Eastgate.

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 July
Open access 10am-4pm
No bookings required

Please come to Level 1 via the stairs or lift

ACCESSIBILITY

Partially wheelchair accessible, Elevator access

Our heritage lift provides limited wheelchair accessibility

Location

188 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

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