With a stock of over three million objects of the most diverse historical media genres, the Picture Archive and Graphics Collection is the largest picture documentation center in Austria. It is an archive, library, scientific picture agency and reproduction service point for picture orders from all collections of the Austrian National Library.
In our beautiful rooms in the Corps de Logis in the Neue Hofburg you can
Research
Our scientific staff will be happy to assist you in your search for pictorial material and documents from the holdings of our collection
Order reproductions
You can order digital reproductions of our inventory objects on site or online in the webshop.
Consult specialist literature
Our extensive selection of literature in the fields of art, history, photography, architecture and much more invites you to browse in a quiet atmosphere.
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The Augustinian Reading Room will be closed on February 10, 2025. As a substitute, the Reading Room of the Collection of Manuscripts and Old Prints (Josefsplatz 1 in the left wing of the building, Manuscripts Staircase 2nd floor) will be available during regular opening hours.
Thank you for your understanding.
Due to an event, the State Hall will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.