Our Venues

Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the State Library of NSW has venues to accommodate a diverse range of events, from small meetings to large workshops; presentations, cocktail events, weddings and more.

Our Venues

COVID-19 Update:

The Library is complying with NSW Health and COVID-19 capacity rules. The maximum capacity in each venue will be determined by the NSW Health capacity orders at the time of the enquiry and the hirers logistical needs.

For more information on our venues including pricing, audio visual equipment and our caterers, please see our venue information kit.

Dixson Room

A versatile room with large windows over-looking the Domain.
Shakespeare Room

Shakespeare Room

An impressive and intimate room ideal for small dinners or meetings.

Friends Room

The perfect venue for evening cocktail events, and the original Mitchell Library Reading Room.

Gallery Room

A spacious heritage-listed room ieal for conferences, luncheons, dinners, weddings and cocktail parties.
Metcalfe Auditorium

Metcalfe Auditorium

A fully equipped Auditorium for presentations, scholarly events, author talks and more.

Macquarie Room

A spacious and light-filled room with a glass wall and block out blinds.

Galleries and Public Spaces

The Library’s exhibition galleries and public spaces are available for hire outside of Library opening hours.
Paintings Galleries

Paintings Galleries

Paintings from the collection are located on Level 1 of the Mitchell building.