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Shakespeare's First Folio on display at MONA in Hobart, Australia

Video. Shakespeare Down Under: Australia to house the Bard's First Folio

Updated: 21/07/2026 - 10:41 GMT+2

Australia's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has opened its highly anticipated new library, featuring 30,000 items, including Shakespeare's First Folio. The collection ranges from children's books and artworks to rare books and historic maps.

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