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.
October – May
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday – Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
June – September
Monday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The State Hall is also open on the following days:
On all other days between December 25, 2025 and January 6, 2026, the regular opening hours apply for the State Hall and the five museums (State Hall open from 9 a.m.).
The State Hall offers 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)