David Walsh opens his dream library at Mona
Hobart's Museum of Old and New Art opened its Phrontisterion library on Sunday, a $100 million subterranean space filled with nearly 30,000 books. Highlights include Shakespeare's First Folio and manuscripts by Albert Einstein and David Bowie. The library's innovative organization system allows for flexible shelving, making it a unique addition to the museum complex.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 05:56 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC
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