A Department of international standing
We preserve one of the world’s most important collections of manuscripts and old books. Search our catalogue QuickSearch and the digital library or read your ordered books in the Augustinian reading room.
Opening hours public holidays
The reading rooms at Heldenplatz and the collections are closed on October 26 and November 1. On November 12 the reading rooms and collections close at 12 noon.
In the museums the regular opening hours are valid.
Use of the State Hall
Due to the restoration of the State Hall, books from the State Hall - marked with the abbreviation "Alt-Prunk" in the online catalogues - cannot be used from 1 July to 31 December 2022.