BeethovenNow at the State Hall
Christmas at our museumsExtended holidays opening hours
Glockendon’s opulent prayer bookThe special exhibit now at the State Hall
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.
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.