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Beethoven digitalExperience the genius online -
Kuttenberger CantionaleFascinating source of music history -
Courtly melodiesMusical treasures from the private library of Leopold I
Setting the tone around the world
Mozart’s “Requiem”, Haydn’s “Kaiserhymne”, Beethoven’s violin concert, the bequests of Anton Bruckner and Alban Berg – the collection of original manuscripts in the Department of Music is of an international standard. The archive of the former Imperial court orchestra provides a unique insight in the musical life of baroque Vienna. And a comprehensive collection of handwritten and printed music from the 16th to the 21st century documents the diversity of Vienna – a cosmopolitan city when it comes to music.
Find out which treasures are held in the Department of Music and how you can use the holdings.
The library, the collections and museums are open as usual.
Please bring your 2G proof. FFP2 masks have to be worn everywhere in the building. Also at the reading desks.
The Austrian National Library will automatically extend all currently valid annual library cards of all categories free of charge after the reopening for the duration of the corona-related closure period (20 days). Holders do not have to take any further steps.
The library and the collections are closed on 6 January 2022.
In the museums the regular opening hours are valid. Exception: On Monday 3 January 2022 the museums are open.
