- Standing
- 500
- Seated
- 280
About State Library Victoria
Australia’s most historic public library, State Library Victoria offers a choice of iconic spaces for your special event – from wedding celebrations and intimate cocktail functions to conferences and end-of-year parties. The Library has been one of Melbourne’s most distinctive landmarks since 1856.
Our magnificent 19th-century galleries and spacious contemporary venues include the Isabella Fraser Room, with its clean neoclassical decor, and the spectacular The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall, now meticulously restored to its 1860s glory. Other popular venue locations at the Library include the domed La Trobe Reading Room, Cowen Gallery with its salon-style artworks and the world-class Conference Centre.
Whether you are organising a conference or a workshop, a formal banquet or a romantic wedding, you’ll find the ideal space for your special event.
Venue Capacity
| Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ian Potter Queen's Hall | – | – | – | 200 | – | 300 | 500 |
| La Trobe Reading Room | – | – | – | – | – | 320 | 520 |
| Isabella Fraser Room | – | – | – | 170 | 130 | 200 | 300 |
| Conversation Quarter | – | – | – | 170 | 130 | 200 | 300 |
| Theatrette | – | – | – | 200 | – | – | – |
| Cowen Gallery | – | – | – | 120 | – | 250 | 350 |
| Seminar room 1 | 26 | – | – | 60 | 36 | – | 80 |
| Seminar room 2 and 3 | 18 | 16 | – | 30 | 12 | 14 | – |
| Seminar room 4 and 5 | 24 | – | – | 50 | 20 | – | – |
| Room | Board Room | U-Shape | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Cocktail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ian Potter Queen's Hall | – | – | 200 | – | 300 | 500 |
| La Trobe Reading Room | – | – | – | – | 320 | 520 |
| Isabella Fraser Room | – | – | 170 | 130 | 200 | 300 |
| Conversation Quarter | – | – | 170 | 130 | 200 | 300 |
| Theatrette | – | – | 200 | – | – | – |
| Cowen Gallery | – | – | 120 | – | 250 | 350 |
| Seminar room 1 | 26 | – | 60 | 36 | – | 80 |
| Seminar room 2 and 3 | 18 | 16 | 30 | 12 | 14 | – |
| Seminar room 4 and 5 | 24 | – | 50 | 20 | – | – |
Venue Features
- Catering
- Accommodation off-site nearby
- AV system
- Disabled access
- Parking Off site
- Public Transport
- Air conditioning/heating
- Weddings
- Corporate Events
- Functions
Function Rooms — State Library Victoria
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The Ian Potter Queen’s Hall
Luxury weddings in a one of a kind venue. This breathtaking space is set to impress your guests from the moment they step inside. • Heritage architecture and iconic pillars • Feature ceiling lead lined windows • Grand marble staircase entry • Perfectly suited to long tables
Theatre 200 people Banquet 300 people Cocktail 500 people -
La Trobe Reading Room
The La Trobe Reading Room is one of the most iconic and beloved architectural marvels that Australia has to offer. It is an outstanding historical destination for your wedding celebration and is the perfect space for couples looking for that incredible wow-factor.
Cocktail 520 people Banquet 320 people -
Isabella Fraser Room
This fresh and bright venue is the purpose built Isabella Fraser Room. With clean lines and a blank canvas feel, this gorgeous space is warm and welcoming.
Banquet 200 people Cocktail 300 people Cabaret 130 people Theatre 170 people -
Conversation Quarter
A truly majestic space. Imagine dancing under the stars with a glass ceiling surrounded by three centuries of architecture.
Banquet 200 people Cocktail 300 people Cabaret 130 people Theatre 170 people -
Theatrette
State Library Theatrette is a purpose-built theatre with fixed raked seating for 200 guests, located on Level 2 of the Armstrong Building. It offers integrated multimedia technology, a bio box for tech support, and accessible features including stage access and a hearing loop
Theatre 200 people -
Cowen Gallery
The Cowen Gallery is a room of rich history and of deep character. A visitor destination within The Library, the long gallery is over 100 years old and decorated with classic Victorian era artworks. One of the State Library’s premium event spaces
Theatre 120 people Banquet 250 people Cocktail 350 people -
Seminar room 1
The space has natural light and looks over La Trobe Street, the Conference Centre Foyer and the Library’s Genealogy Centre with original blue stone walls and lead light windows.
Board Room 26 people Theatre 60 people Cabaret 36 people Cocktail 80 people -
Seminar room 2 and 3
Seminar Room two and three can accommodate up to 16 in a U-shape configuration. The space overlooks over the Library’s Genealogy Centre with original blue stone walls and lead light windows.
Board Room 18 people U-Shape 16 people Theatre 30 people Cabaret 12 people Banquet 14 people -
Seminar room 4 and 5
Seminar Room Four and Five features a ceiling fixed data projector and a screen. The space has natural light and looks over La Trobe Street.
Board Room 24 people Theatre 50 people Cabaret 20 people
Accommodation — State Library Victoria
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