What’s On

See the world’s best photojournalism in our galleries.

For 200 years the Royal Society of New South Wales has been a nexus of ideas and discovery, challenging us to think differently.

Darug knowledge-holders, artists and educators Leanne Watson, Jasmine Seymour, Erin Wilkins and Rhiannon Wright share their culture and stories of...

An ever changing selection of fascinating items from the Library's extraordinary collection.

More than 300 original artworks from the Library’s unique collection of landscape and portrait paintings.

Delve into the State Library’s rich World War 1 collection to discover the lived experience of those who served at Gallipoli. 

The Library’s curatorial team are eager to lead you through our exhibition galleries and share their favourite collection items!

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed. Bri Lee and Michelle Cahill will be in conversation later in 2022.

Nosferatu is the original Dracula movie – and still, after 100 years, one of the scariest.

Travel across Australia and see the world through 19th century panoramas from the Library’s collection.

Join us at the State Library, where the national archives of the Communist Party of Australia (CPA)  are held, to celebrate the release of Stuart...

Set sail on this virtual excursion to discover more about the First Fleet.