State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing)

Adelaide

The state library on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue, whose 1884 Mortlock Wing, with its galleried reading room, is one of Adelaide's most photographed interiors.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

Art Gallery Tram Stop #1884960 m Art Gallery Tram Stop #1884870 m Stop F1 North Tce - North side #1328680 m Stop U1 North Tce - South side #13292160 m Stop A3 King William Rd - East side #16276230 m Stop AOX7 and AO8 King William Rd - East side #18695230 m

Lines stopping nearby

98C 170 171 171A 172 173 174 176 176G 178 178M 178S 178X 190 190B 195 195F 196 196F 197 251 253X 254X 263 263A 265 265W 281 281K 286 286A 287 288 288S AO8 AOX7 Botanic Gardens N178 N262

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What it is

The Mortlock Wing was the colony's first purpose-built public library. Its hall is lined with two levels of wrought-iron balconies and bookshelves under a glass lantern roof, and today it is used for exhibitions on South Australian history and for events. The library's modern main building next door houses the reading rooms and collections.

The library is part of the North Terrace cultural precinct, next to the South Australian Museum and close to the Migration Museum on Kintore Avenue.

Getting there by bus

The Art Gallery tram stop on North Terrace is about 60 metres away, and buses along North Terrace stop at Stop F1 North Tce on the north side, served by routes 170, 174, 176, 178 and 281.

King William Road, a short walk west, has many more routes at Stop A2 and Stop A3, and Adelaide Railway Station is just beyond it.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing) by public transport?

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What is the nearest stop to State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing)?

Art Gallery Tram Stop (stop code 18849), about 60 m from State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing). On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing) located?

State Library of South Australia (Mortlock Wing) is in Adelaide. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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