Whether a handy pocket globe or an imposing giant globe: the Globe Museum at the Austrian National Library is dedicated to the history, diversity and design of these special objects that have shaped our view of the world for centuries.

Discover the world’s only collection of historical globes and more than 250 precious exhibits in the magnificent Palais Mollard: impressive terrestrial and celestial globes, mysterious lunar and planetary globes, and fascinating astronomical instruments. Embark on a journey around the world and discover past worldviews and humanity’s timeless curiosity to explore the Earth and chart the heavens.