State Library Victoria: La Trobe Reading Room dome (open on Cup Day)
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The domed reading room is one of Melbourne's great free interiors, and the Library is open every public holiday except New Year's Day, Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
| When | Daily, including Tue 3 Nov 2026 (Cup Day public holiday) |
|---|---|
| Time | 10am–6pm |
| Where | State Library Victoria, 328 Swanston St, Melbourne · Map |
| Price | Free entry |
| Checked | Sat 31 Oct 2026 (AEDT) |
| Source | slv.vic.gov.au |
Good to know this week
- Tue 3 Nov 2026 is Melbourne Cup Day, a public holiday in metro Melbourne. Queen Victoria Market is closed that day; check opening hours before you go.
- 'Free' means free entry. Food and drinks at markets and festivals cost money.
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