Christmas at the Mortlock

Description

Step into the magnificent Mortlock Chamber this festive season, where Christmas magic fills the air and memories are waiting to be made. Adelaide’s largest indoor Christmas tree, soaring seven metres high, will take your breath away as it sparkles in one of the city’s most beautiful spaces. 

Embrace the spirit of the festive season with a special display of National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant treasures, bringing back memories of pageants past and celebrating this year's new floats, including mini float competition winner, 'Made with love, and a sprinkle of magic'.

Bring the whole family to enjoy Christmas activities:

• Write a postcard to Father Christmas to share your Christmas wishes
• Get creative in our Crafty Corner (15–21 December)
• Curl up and relax in our cosy reading nook
• Join our festive storytelling sessions (15–19 December)
• Enjoy performances by South Australian school choirs (1–5 December)
• Experience the wonder of The Nutcracker Dreams with Adelaide Ballet’s performance and workshop (19–20 December)
• Sing along with the Carols Choir performance (20 December)
• Robin's Music Academy choir performance (13 December)
• Snap a festive photo on the thrones from John Martin’s Magic Cave, or on the Pageant Royal Family chairs in front of the tree

Thanks to SA Power Networks for helping us bring our Christmas tree to life.

FAQs

How do I get to the State Library by public transport?

The 'State Library, Art Gallery, Museum' tram-stop is just outside the State Library. There are bus stops close by, near the War Memorial on North Terrace. The closest train station is the Adelaide city station on North Terrace.

You can plan your journey via Adelaide Metro.

Is there car parking near the State Library?

The nearest car park is Wilson's Adelaide Central car park, 225 North Terrace, next to David Jones.

There is paid (metered) street parking along Kintore Ave and Victoria Drive.

Where is the wheelchair and stroller access?

Access to the Spence Wing first floor and the Mortlock Chamber is via the lift in the glass foyer entrance of the library.

There is on-street disabled parking available on the nearby roads. View more information and maps of Adelaide City Council's Disability parking for permit holders.

How do I check if the Mortlock Chamber is open when I plan to visit?

The Mortlock Chamber may close for private events, check our opening hours for any closure times.

When it is open you can visit the Mortlock Chamber on the ground floor to look at the exhibition bays.  The upper levels of the Mortlock Wing include  study areas.

Is there a cafe at the State Library?

Yes, the State Library Cafe is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.

Find out more about the cafe and resident organisations at the State Library.