In November 2018, the House of Austrian History opened in the rooms of the Neue Burg to mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Austria. A new museum was thus added to the Austrian National Library. It is concerned with the mediation of and lively dialogue on Austrian contemporary history.
Due to maintenance work, the reading rooms at Heldenplatz and all departments will be closed from Thursday, July 25 to Monday, August 5, 2024.
Due to the shutdown of the ordering system, no media orders can be accepted from Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 4 pm to Friday, August 2, 2024, 4 pm. The first book collection will take place again on Monday, August 5, 2024.
Due to an event, the State Hall will be closed on August 28, 2024.
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