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State Hall

Due to an event, the State Hall will only be open from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Opening hours during the holidays

In addition to regular opening hours, the State Hall will also be open on Monday, March 30, April 6, and May 25, 2026.

The museums of the Austrian National Library will only be open additionally on Monday, April 6, and May 25, 2026.

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About us

About us

Mission statement, vision and strategy

The bridging function of the Austrian National Library between the rich heritage and the future-oriented demands

Legal bases and collection guidelines

Information on the principles of law and collecting to which the ÖNB is subject

Women’s advancement

Goals and promotion plans for women at the Austrian National Library

Fairness Code and Cultural Sponsorship Guidelines

Standard and Guideline for Fairness in the Cultural Sector and in Dealing with Sponsorship and Other Contributions

Organisation

The departmental structure of the Austrian National Library

Sustainability

We are pleased to have been awarded the Austrian Eco-label

Career

Job offers at the National Library

Interested
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People and Events

Pictures of the diverse events of the Austrian National Library

Timeline - History

The history of the Austrian National Library in fast motion

Unesco world heritage

15 Austrian nominations are among the currently 427 entries in the UNESCO World Register
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Provenance Research and Restitution

The historical heritage of the Austrian National Library is not free of injustice and guilt.
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