Metro: Herrengasse, line U3; Stephansplatz, lines U1 and U3. Due to official requirements, the State Hall and all museums of the Austrian National Library are expected to be closed until the end of November. Precaution in connection with the corona virus, Buy your tickets more conveniently online. Use the library service of a modern information centre. Emperor Charles VI ordered the construction of the architectural jewel in the 18th century for its use as the Imperial Court Library, as it was known until 1920. The reading rooms at Heldenplatz and the reading rooms of the collections remain open. Vienna Card holders: Free. World of the Man and Spark of the Gods, The Danube. From its observation deck you can enjoy panoramic views over the city. The State Hall – built in the 18th century as part of the former Court Library – is a breathtaking 80 metres long and 20 metres high. We want to make your visit to the Austrian National Library and its museums as enjoyable as possible. Teilkatalog Zeitschriften & Serien (OPAC) », Übersicht Bibliotheken und Dokumentationsstellen », Verbund der VolksLiedWerke Österreichs und Südtirols (INFOLK) », Using the database information system (DBIS), Manuscripts with the prefix 'Salisburgenses', About the Department of Planned Languages, Using the Department of Planned Languages, Searching the collections in the Department of Planned Languages, Beethoven. We couldn't make the tour time that was This incredible library in a stunning setting is well worth a visit, and its location right in the city centre makes it an unmissable stop on your trip to Vienna. Albertina Museum (166 m) The Invention of the Future in Literature, The International Coronelli Society for the Study of Globes, Research activities at the Austrian National Library, Women demand the right to vote – 1848 to 1918, “Give us the women’s suffrage!” – 1908 to 1918, Women as voters and politicians – 1918 to 1919, First women’s vote in the North – Finland, The legal foundation of the Austrian National Library & Collection guidelines, 1368: Foundation Codex and Medieval Treasure, 1440: Emperor Frederick and the Bohemian Heritage, 1500: Emperor Maximilian I and the Origins of the "Bibliotheca Regia", 1575: Hugo Blotius: First Imperial Librarian, 1655: Acquisition of the Library of Philipp Fugger, 1723: The Baroque World in the State Hall, 1745: Gerard van Swieten Appointed Prefect of the Court Library, 1784: Scholarship at the Library – Michael Denis and Adam von Bartsch, 1806: National Library of the Austrian Empire, 1920: The Court Library Becomes the National Library, 1934: The National Library in the Corporate State, 1938: Political Abuse of the Library under the NS Regime, 1945: The "Austrian National Library": A New Beginning in the Second Republic, Book Storage Depot, Aurum, General Refurbishment Heldenplatz, 2002: Disincorporation from Federal Administration, 2003: Provenance Research and Restitution, 2005: The Palais Mollard and the New Museums, 2025: The Library of the Future: Vision 2025, To the homepage of the Austrian National Library. Tip: Save time by buying your entrance tickets in advance from our » ticket shop or booking your » guided tour online. The enormous room, a splendid example of Baroque architecture, is filled with marble statues and crowned with an incredible dome decorated with stunning frescoes. » State Hall. We were very fortunate to happen upon a day where there was free entry, and there were also free guided tours happening. A journey into the past PREVIEW, Utopias and Apocalypses. World of the Man and Spark of the Gods, The Danube. Tu, 10:00 - 18:00; We, 10:00 - 18:00 The main room of the Austrian National Library is the Prunksaal, or State Hall, an impressive room that is more than 230 feet (70 m) long. The capacity indicator serves as an orientation for your visit. A journey into the past PREVIEW, Utopias and Apocalypses. The capacity indicator serves as an orientation for your visit. The beautiful chestnut wooden shelves that line its walls are packed with more than 200,000 books from between 1500 and 1850. Habsburg Emperor Charles VI (1685-1740) had this gem of secular baroque architecture built for his court library. Founded in 1572 and therefore the oldest of its kind in the world, the Spanish Riding School has been located in the Hofburg since the 1730s. The safety of our readers and museum visitors still has top priority. Discover over 250 exhibits involving a total of 750 objects in the exhibition area – including exclusive terrestrial and celestial globes, globes of the moon and other planets as well as numerous astronomical instruments. 174 seats (reading rooms, lounge or research zone) are still available. Students: € 6 The Austrian National Library is one of the world's most beautiful historic libraries, and it is the largest Baroque library in Europe.Emperor Charles VI ordered the construction of the architectural jewel in the 18th century for its use as the Imperial Court Library, as it was known until 1920. The State Hall of the Austrian National Library is one of the world's most beautiful historic libraries.