Exhibitions

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

All exhibitions are free and can be viewed during library open hours or online.

Current and upcoming exhibitions

    Wollongong Library
    16 June 2025 - 30 August 2025

    The exhibition 'Peace Movement Illawarra' looks at the movements against war in the local area to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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    Wollongong Library
    12 July 2025 - 4 February 2026

    The fifth group exhibition of contemporary art created by members of Illawarra Association for the Visual Artists (IAVA).

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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.

Community display cases

Are you a local artist, part of a community group, or have a unique hobby or collection? Share your passion with the community by setting up a display at your library. Speak to our friendly staff or contact us to learn more!


We have a Library Display Facilities policy PDF, 178.58 KB that explains how we choose and manage displays in our libraries.