The National Library has a large collection of sculptures built into and around the building, and beautiful tapestries hanging in our foyer.

The Library is working to leverage artificial intelligence technologies to deliver our mission while retaining our trusted and respected reputation.

Our vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the National Library of Australia is intrinsically linked to legal, responsible and ethical innovation in service to unlocking the national collection - in ways that further amplify its breadth, accessibility and impact without perpetrating or entrenching harms.

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Within the Treasures Gallery in the Library hangs a large oil painting in a gilded frame. The artwork was painted in 1781 by British artist George Carter (1737–1795). It is titled Death of Captain Cook.

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Poster artists working for The Australian National Travel Association (ANTA) had to decide which pictorial styles would best convey Australia’s attractions.

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Emperor Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing dynasty (since the taking of China proper in 1644) died in 1661. His son, Kangxi, took over at the age of seven and reigned for 61 years. He encouraged painting, porcelain making and literature.

Explore some of the crime-fiction reads in the collection and how they can help readers learn more about Australian culture, history and place.

Enjoy a glimpse of the Library's extensive maps collection.

Ephemera, such as souvenir programs, match day cards and flyers, and over 1000 photographs, documenting the history of boxing in Australia from the 1870s to the 1990s. 

Explore our events held in 2022, captured by the Australian Web Archive.