Of Gardens and People

New special exhibition at the State Hall
Crescent moon over the Nile

Current special exhibition at the Papyrus Museum

Austrian National Library

Welcome to the Austrian National Library – the country’s largest library and central memory institution.

Use the library service of a » modern information centre.
Discover the holdings and treasures from » eight collections.
Experience » the State Hall and five museums with their exciting permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Opening hours public holidays readings rooms at Heldenplatz and collections

The reading rooms at Heldenplatz and the collections are closed on public holidays so as on Thursday May, 18, Sunday May 28, Monday May, 29 2023 and Thursday June, 8 2023. In the museums - despite of the State Hall - the regular opening hours are valid.

Special Opening Times State Hall

The State Hall (old library) is open on Monday May 29 and on Monday December 25, 2023.

Restauration works in the State Hall

The occasional restoration work is still being carried out in the State Hall. This may lead to sporadic minor disturbances, above all of an acoustic nature. We apologise for any inconvenience.