Due to an event, the State Hall will be closed on Friday, December 12, 2025 from 5 p.m.
The reading rooms on Heldenplatz will be open during the Christmas holidays, with the exception of December 24 and 31 as well as public holidays. The reading rooms of the collections will only be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. between December 27, 2025 and January 5, 2026.
Please note the opening hours in December and around New Year's Eve.
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, December 24, December 31 and public holidays.
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)