Please note the opening hours in December and around New Year's Eve.
Due to an event, the State Hall will be closed from 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Due to an event, the State Hall will be closed from 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.
July – September
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
October – June
Monday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Special opening hours:
On November 2 (if a weekday) only open until 12 p.m.
Closed:
Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday, Whit Sunday, July 25 until August 5, All Souls' Day (November 2), December 24, December 31 and public holidays.
From December 28, 2026 until January 5, 2027: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Augustinian Reading Room does not offer barrier-free access.
Streetcars 1, 2, 71, D - stop Kärntnerring Oper
Subway U1, U2, U4 - stop Karlsplatz (exit Opera)
Subway U3 - stop Herrengasse (exit Herrengasse)
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