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Egyptian Book of the DeadThe oldest object from the holdings of the Austrian National Library -
Ancient originalsAround 400 fascinating objects -
Fascinating EgyptWelcome to the Papyrus Museum
Research facility of global renown
With 180,000 objects, the Department of Papyri of the Austrian National Library is one of the largest and most important collections of ancient manuscripts in the world. It holds texts written on papyrus and other writing material of former times such as parchment, ostraca, leather and wood panels. Every one of our objects is a unique original document from ancient times. A representative selection is to be seen at the » Papyrus Museum.
Reading rooms, Collections and Museums
FFP2 masks have to be worn everywhere in the building, including the reading desks. No 2G proof is required.
Modified opening hours on May 19
Due to an employees meeting the Library at Heldenplatz and the collections do not open before 11.30 a.m. on May 19. For the State Hall as well as the museums the regular opening hours are valid.
