The National Library operates from 4 buildings: 3 in Canberra and one in Jakarta, Indonesia. These buildings house our collection of approximately 10 million items.

The National Library of Australia building located in Parkes, Canberra was opened on 15 August 1968 by Prime Minister John Gorton. You can read more about the history of our Commonwealth Heritage Listed building.

Most of the art in and around the building was commissioned during construction.

National Library building Canberra

The National Library of Australia acknowledges Australia’s First Nations Peoples – the First Australians – as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and gives respect to the Elders – past and present – and through them to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Cultural Notification

Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website contains a range of material which may be considered culturally sensitive including the records of people who have passed away.

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