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State Library of South Australia

Visit Us, we are located on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, Adelaide

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Phone us: +61 8 8207 7250
Email us: slsainfo@sa.gov.au

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Using the State Library

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Opening hours

Spence Wing and Treasures Wall 

Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 8pm | Thursday and Friday: 10am to 6pm | Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm

Mortlock Chamber and the Institute Building

Monday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm

The Mortlock Chamber and Treasures Wall are venues for hire, before you visit check closure times.

Sir Josiah Symon Library

Monday to Friday: 12 to 2pm

Your Hub and Glass Foyer

Monday to Wednesday: 9am to 8pm
Thursday and Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm

State Library Gallery

Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 7:45pm
Thursday and Friday: 10am to 5:45pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4:45pm

We close on public holidays. View the cafe and tenant open hours. 

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