Palace of Dreams Guided Tours

A limited number of State Theatre Venue Tours may occasionally be cancelled; where this occurs we will try to reschedule your visit as soon as possible while providing maximum advance notice. Each ticket price covers a $1 restoration levy. - Stand in the grand 2000-seat auditorium, framed by thirteen hand-cut crystal chandeliers. - Examine the eclectic Gothic, Italian and Art Deco design elements throughout the theatre. - Explore the State Theatre's renowned Character Lounges including the exotic Butterfly Room, the Pioneer Room, and the College Room. - Marvel at the world's second largest hand-cut crystal chandelier, known as the Koh-i-Nor. - View the original Wurlitzer organ that once accompanied silent films. - Admire prize-winning artworks by celebrated Australian artists such as William Dobell, Mary Edwards, Charles Wheeler and Raymond Lindsay. - Discover engineering wonders and mechanical masterpieces within the theatre's depths.