Sneak peek at MONA's $100m underground library
MONA's new underground library in Hobart opened on Sunday, boasting a price tag of over $100 million. The library, named Phrontisterion, houses 30,000 books, including original David Bowie lyrics and a first folio of Shakespeare. Owner David Walsh aims to foster curiosity and enjoyment, stating, 'We want people to come in and enjoy the space.'.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 06:34 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
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