Long Night Of MuseumsGuided tours until after midnight on Oct. 5
“Adieu, Europa!”The special exhibit now at the State Hall
You decide, we display!Discover the winning exhibit
The baroque world in the State Hall
What comes to mind when you think of a library hall? Enter the State Hall of the Austrian National Library and your expectations are guaranteed to be exceeded.
Feel the essence of history.
The State Hall – built in the 18th century as part of the former Court Library – is a nearly 80 metres long and 20 metres high. An intricately decorated dome and numerous frescos provide an imperial flair. This baroque jewel is home to over 200,000 tomes. Four magnificent Venetian globes, each with a diameter of over one metre, provide the finishing touch to the heart of the Austrian National Library.
Due to an event, the State Hall closes on Thursday, October 17, already at 6.30 p.m. The public tour at 6 p.m. is canceled. We ask for your understanding.
On Saturday, November 9, a concert by Michael Hersch will take place in the State Hall from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.: "sew me into a shroud of leaves". On this occasion, regular tickets can not be purchased for this day. Further information and tickets for the concert can be found on the website of the organizer » wienmodern.at