State Library Victoria - Conversation Quarter

The Conversation Quarter opened in December 2019 as part of the Library's Vision2020 redevelopment project and previously housed the Library's Genealogy Centre and Courtyard.

The unique bluestone-walled venue is home to talks, lectures, workshops and events throughout the year. Visit slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on to discover more

  • Wheelchair Accessible

    State Library Victoria - Conversation Quarter is wheelchair accessible.

    Wheelchair access
    Swanston Street Welcome Zone: use the ramp at La Trobe Street, near the corner of Swanston Street.
    Russell Street Welcome Zone: use Entry 5 via La Trobe Street, near the corner of Russell Street.
    Conference Centre and State Library Victoria Theatrette: access via Entry 3 on La Trobe Street.
    Cafes: visit Mr Tulk via Entry 5, La Trobe Street. Enter Mr Tulk via the ramp at La Trobe Street, Entry 2.

    There are three two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in La Trobe Street, outside Mr Tulk.

    There are two two-hour disability-permit parking spaces in Little Lonsdale Street, between Swanston and Russell streets (outside the Wheeler Centre).

  • Hearing Loop

    This venue has a Hearing Loops which is an aid for people who experience hearing difficulties - a loop of cable that generates a magnetic field that can be picked up by hearing aids.

  • Accessible Bathroom

    This venue has toilets which are accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Step-free access

    This venue has no stairs or all stairs can be bypassed via a ramp, lift or elevator.

  • No Accessible Parking

    The venue has no accessible parking.

  • Assistance Dogs allowed

    Assistance dogs are allowed into all parts of this venue.

328 Swanston St

Melbourne VIC 3000

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