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South Rotunda

Armour of Ned Kelly in a glass display box

Visitors can access both the Heritage Collections Reading Room and the Newspapers and Family History Reading Rooms via the South Rotunda. 

About the South Rotunda

Built in 1928, this intimate gallery space was formerly part of the McArthur Gallery (now the Newspapers and Family History Reading Rooms), linking to the Cowen Gallery.

Hours

Daily 10am–6pm