State Library of NSW
The truly renowned State Library of NSW offers remarkable venue spaces for your next event! Boasting the grand elegance of the historic Mitchell building and the modern versatility of the Macquarie Street building, these venue spaces have their own unique setting to host limitless events.
Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, The State Library caters to an array of events, whether it be small meetings, large workshops, presentations, conferences, hybrid events, screenings, lectures, cocktail parties, weddings and much more!
The State Library of NSW has it all.
General Information - FAQ's
Are they any minimum numbers required?
No minimum required, however staff charges will apply if your event numbers are less than 30 guests.
Trading hours for the Library?
State Library operating hours are
Monday to Thursday: 9.00am-8.00pm
Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am-5.00pm
Is security required?
A security fee is applicable for all events outside State Library operating hours: $85.00 per hour – Weekday, Saturday, Sunday
Is there any parking?
There is no onsite parking at The State Library of New South Wales. Conveniently located parking stations include:
Secure Parking
131 Macquarie St, Sydney T 02 8912 4900.
Open until midnight Mon-Sat / 5 pm Sun
Metro Parking
8 Hospital Rd, Sydney T 02 92231166
Open until 9.30 pm Mon-Fri / 8 pm Sat / 6 pm Sun
If you require parking for mobility impaired guests please contact us.
If I require any Audiovisual who should I contact?
Please confirm all audio visual requirements a minimum of three working days prior to your event. It is recommended that you discuss this with us at the time of booking. We can produce very competitive quotes on any requirements such as audio recording, video recording, media splitters, large sound systems, plasmas, rear projection and many more items. Please discuss your requirements with your event manager.
Make an Enquiry or Request a Quote
Capacities
| Function room |
Cocktail |
Theatre |
Sit-down |
| Dixson Room |
200 |
180 |
120 |
| Shakespeare Room |
15 |
15 |
10 |
| Friend's Room* |
150 |
N/A |
70 |
| Mitchell Vestibule |
150 |
50 |
50 |
| Paintings Galleries |
350 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Gallery Room |
200 |
150 |
120 |
| Metcalfe Auditorium |
N/A |
130 |
N/A |
| Macquarie Room |
100 |
60 |
60 |
| The Auditorium |
N/A |
344 |
N/A |
| The Glasshouse Atrium |
350 |
N/A |
210 |
State Library of New South Wales
6 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Getting there:
The building is situated between the Royal Botanic Gardens and Parliament House on Macquarie Street.
The closest train stations are Martin Place and St James. Circular Quay is only a short walk away. The Sydney Explorer bus stops outside the Library on Macquarie Street.
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