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State Library of Tasmania > About us > Find us > History Room

History Room

Address: 2nd Floor, 91 Murray Street, Hobart Tasmania 7000

Enquiries: (03) 6233 7488

Fax: (03) 6233 7471

Online query form

Disabled access available
Opening hours
Mon9.30 - 6.00
Tue9.30 - 6.00
Wed9.30 - 6.00
Thu9.30 - 6.00
Fri9.30 - 6.00
Sat9.30 - 2.30 *
SunClosed
* The History Room closes at 12.30pm on Saturdays during December and January.
The library is closed on public holidays.

The History Room is a secure research area where clients can access material in the archival and heritage collections of the State Library of Tasmania.

Resources include rare and unique items from Tasmania’s archives, the Crowther collection, the Allport collection, other Tasmanian heritage resources and the State Reference Library.

The History Room gives access to Tasmania’s stateiana and other rare and valuable resources held by the State Library. Items are requested from the staff on duty and must be used in the History Room. As many of the items in the History Room are irreplaceable clients are required to register and provide photographic ID to use the room and to exercise the utmost care when handling any items.

History Room facilities & services

  • Experienced subject specialists
  • Map viewing tables
  • Quiet work areas
  • Access and collection point for government agency records
  • Audio-visual resources room
  • Photocopier
  • PCs for use by researchers
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