BeethovenFrom 19 December at the State Hall
Glockendon’s opulent prayer bookThe special exhibit now at the State Hall
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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 opens on Wednesday, December 18, at 12 a.m. We ask for your understanding.
On December 24 the State Hall, the Literature Museum, the Globe Museum, the Papyrus Museum, the Esperanto Museum and the House of Austrian History will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. On all other days, including December 25, 26 and January 1 and additionally Monday, December 30 and Monday, January 6 the museums will be open during regular opening hours.
The service desk at Josefsplatz (State Hall) will be closed on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 5.30 pm to 6 pm due to an event. The opening times of the State Hall and the library facilities of the Austrian National Library are not affected. Please take into account this short closing time for your visit. The purchase of a ticket via our online » Ticket Shop is possible at any time. Thank you for your understanding!