Palace of Dreams Guided Tours

A limited number of State Theatre Venue Tours may be cancelled on rare occasions; in such cases we will try to reschedule your tour for another date while providing as much advance notice as possible. Each ticket price includes a $1 restoration levy. - Stand inside the grand 2000-seat auditorium, framed by thirteen hand-cut crystal chandeliers. - Examine the eclectic Gothic, Italian and Art Deco architectural elements throughout the theatre. - Explore the State Theatre's renowned Character Lounges: 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, which once provided sound for silent films. - Admire award-winning artworks by celebrated Australian artists including William Dobell, Mary Edwards, Charles Wheeler and Raymond Lindsay. - Explore deep within the theatre to uncover engineering wonders and mechanical masterpieces.