The reading rooms at Heldenplatz are closed on Saturday, August 15 (Assumption Day).
Due to an event, the reading rooms at Heldenplatz will close on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m.
The Papyrus Museum welcomes visitors also on Monday, August, 24, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Your legacy plays a vital role in protecting valuable cultural heritage and ensuring access to knowledge for future generations through the promotion of cutting-edge technologies.
As a testamentary patron, you remain connected to your passion - whether it be the sciences, literature, books, or libraries - for all time.
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Phone: +43 1 534 10-263 or +43 1 534 10-512
Email: spenden[at]onb.ac.at
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