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
    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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    Wollongong Library
    2 September 2025 - 2 December 2025

    This photographic exhibition presents striking images from across the region, revealing our long relationship with the water for both recreation and industry.

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    Wollongong Library
    5 January 2026 - 2 February 2026

    The Voices of Insight are de-identified photographs and descriptions of people's lived experience of domestic, family, sexualised violence and other adversities.

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    Wollongong Library
    1 December 2025 - 28 February 2026

    Celebrating 170 years of local journalism with a photographic exhibition showcasing the peoples, stories, and moments that shaped our region.

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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.