State Library Victoria, home to the State Collection, is a place where millions are welcomed into a ‘great emporium of learning’ each year, just as our founders envisaged over 160 years ago.
Established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
See Public Transport Victoria for more information.
There are separated bike lanes in both directions on Swanston and La Trobe streets. You'll find bike racks on and near the corner of Swanston and La Trobe streets, Swanston and Little Lonsdale streets. See the City of Melbourne website for more information.
The Library doesn't have on-site parking, but there is paid street parking on La Trobe Street and several pay car parks close by, including at Melbourne Central and QV.
Melbourne is a vibrant, multicultural city known for its dynamic arts scene and world-class coffee. As the capital of Victoria, it blends historic charm with modern sophistication, offering everything from elegant 19th-century arcades to contemporary galleries and cutting-edge cuisine. The city’s renowned laneways brim with street art, boutique shops, and cafes, while its efficient tram network makes exploring easy. With lush gardens, nearby wine regions, and a strong sporting and cultural calendar, Melbourne is both a hub for major international events and a welcoming, laid-back destination year-round.
Melbourne Airport is approximately 20 kilometres, or 25 minutes' north-west of the Melbourne CBD and can be easily reached by car, taxi, rideshare or bus.
Car rental company booking desks are located at the airport.
Taxis and rideshare services are readily available outside the terminals and a taxi trip to the city will cost around AUD$45-60.
Skybus provides direct airport bus service to the city and back again. Buses run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every 10–15 minutes in the day and every 30–60 minutes at night. Buy Skybus tickets at the Airport or online. For bus services to other parts of Victoria, visit the Travellers Information Desk.
Click here for detailed information about public transport in Melbourne.
myki Cards: myki is Melbourne's ticket to travel on the city's trains, trams and buses. It's a plastic smartcard with stored value that can be topped up. Purchase your myki online at myki.com.au, premium train stations, retail outlets displaying the myki sign (including 7-Elevens), or by calling 1800 800 007 (free from a landline) in Australia.
When your balance is low, top up on the PTV website, using the PTV app, at premium stations and at retailers displaying the myki sign.
Melbourne is one of Australia's oldest cities but accessibility for people with special mobility needs is improving all the time.
Find details about Melbourne's accessible venues, services and facilities, including restaurants, bars, cafes and toilets: melbourne.vic.gov.au/accessing-recreation-entertainment-and-cultural-venues. Download Access Keys to access venues and events through: accessabilityaustralia.com.
The City of Melbourne can help you find out about accessible parking, public transport, taxis and vehicle hire and getting mobile on Melbourne's footpaths: melbourne.vic.gov.au/accessibility-melbourne.
Download an access map or mobility map of the centre of Melbourne, courtesy of City of Melbourne. The access map shows useful accessibility information such as street gradients, toilets, parking and public transport stops.
Use the visitmelbourne.com discovery map to search for things that interest you in Melbourne. Click the map image to the right to get started
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