Exhibitions

From rare books to maps, photographs, art and historical objects, we host a variety of exhibitions throughout the year.

All free and accessible during library open hours or online.

Wollongong Library

With several exhibition spaces available, there are often multiple things to see! Check what is currently on exhibition below.

Theatre in the Illawarra: 2 April - 31 May 2024

Theatre in the Illawarra exhibition of photos from the Wollongong Libraries Illawarra Images Collection is on display from April in Wollongong City Library as part of the National Trust’s Heritage Festival with the theme ‘Connections.'

There are pictures of actors in comedies, tragedies and everything in between. The photos will evoke memories of connections made as participant or audience at theatres in the Illawarra. You can also view the images online at Illawarra Stories.

IAVA Exhibition: Visual Reference #3: 9 March 2024 to 27 July 2024

The third exhibition in a continuing series of contemporary art created by members of Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA). Featuring works from eight local artists and showcasing a diverse range of artworks, this exhibition can be viewed any time in the Five Islands Gallery Space on Level 1 of Wollongong Library.

Online Exhibitions

Our Local Studies team have curated a number of online exhibitions from our Illawarra Images collection that can be viewed at any time.

Cycling in the Illawarra

From penny farthing bicycles, to updated electric models, explore Illawarra's history of cycling. View here: Illawarra Stories.

WWW: Weird, Wonderful, Wollongong

The wonderful and at times weird side of life in the city of Wollongong. View here: Illawarra Stories.

Steelworks: The Backbone

The Wollongong steel industry from its inception in the 1920’s through to the present day. View here: Steelworks: The Backbone.

We have a Library Display Facilities policy PDF, 45.38 KB that explains how we choose and manage displays in our libraries.