Shakespeare, Bowie, Einstein: Mona opens one-of-a-kind underground library
The Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) in Hobart opened its $100 million underground library, Phrontisterion, on June 21, 2026. The library features 30,000 books, including Shakespeare's First Folio and works by David Bowie and Albert Einstein. Visitors can engage with the collection in innovative ways, but borrowing books is not permitted.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 04:04 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 04:10 UTC
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