The special exhibit

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A Gift of the Nile

New special exhibition at the Papyrus Museum
Of Gardens and People

New special exhibition at the State Hall

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.

Use of library

Closing time from July 25 until August 5, 2023

Due to revision works the facilities of the readings rooms at Heldenplatz and all departments are closed from Tuesday, July 25 until Saturday, August 5 2023.

Due to shutdown of the ordering system no orders of media can be accepted from Monday, July 24 4 p.m. until Friday, August 4 2023, 8 a.m. The first processing of books takes place on Friday, August 4 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.