From Monday 3 February 2025 we are changing the opening hours at the State Library and Archives of Tasmania. On Friday we will close at 6:00 pm. On Sunday we will open from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Please be aware that the Geilston Bay Repository will be closed from the 25th of December until the 2nd of January. There will be no retrieval of archives items with a location of Geilston Bay during this time. Retrievals of Geilston Bay items will resume as normal on the 2nd of January.
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History Room hoursAs above, except the History Room closes at 5:00 pm on weekdays. |
Address2nd Floor, 91 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000 |
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Wi-Fi access
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History Room
The History Room is accessed off the Reading Room. It is a secure and quiet space for looking at original records and heritage material.
Please bring photo ID and something with your address on it to register.
View the History Room terms and conditions.
Order items in advance - reference
Make an advance request to view a reference item
If you can’t get to the Reading Room in Hobart, ask your local library if they can get the item in for you.
Order items in advance - archival
Order archival items using Tasmanian Archives search
Items stored offsite will be available for viewing the following day
Retrievals are every half hour from 9.45am, with the last retrieval 45 minutes before closing.
National Archives of Australia
Access Commonwealth records from the Hobart office of the National Archives of Australia
You will find their staff in the History Room from Wednesday to Friday
Computers and the internet
Free public access to our computers and Wi-Fi.
Printing, scanning and photo copying available
Check here for details on copying fees and services
Space to study, research or read
People of all ages and interests have access to flexible spaces to feel welcome as an individual or for a group activity with comfortable reading spaces for browsing newspapers and magazines
Accessibility
Libraries Tasmania is committed to making our libraries and archives accessible for all to use and enjoy.
More information on accessibility in our libraries and archives.