The unique library hall with over 200,000 historical books is one of the most beautiful in the world and underwent extensive conservation and restoration measures from 1 June to 31 December 2022.
Gilding as well as components made of stucco, marble, stone, metal and last but not least the historic bookcases made of walnut were conserved and restored in elaborate steps for six months.
The State Hall and all museums of the Austrian National Library will be open on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The reading rooms at Heldenplatz will be closed from Good Friday, April 18, 2025 until Easter Monday, April 21, 2025.
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