Due to an event, the Papyrus Museum will not open until 12 p. m. on June 10, 2026.
Due to an event, the State Hall and will already close at 6 p.m. on June 11, 2026. The Augustinian Reading Room will already close at 3 p.m.
Due to an event, from June 17 to 18, 2026, the Augustinian Reading Room service will take place in the Study Reading Room of the Department of Manuscripts and Rare Books.
Due to an event, the Globe Museum, the Esperanto Museum and the reading room of the Collection of Planned Languages will not open until 11 a.m. on June 24, 2026.
Due to an event, the State Hall will already close at 4 p.m. on June 25, 2026.
Here you can find press material and important information for your journalistic work concerning the Austrian National Library.
Would you like to film in the State Hall? Or take photos of special objects in our holdings? If so, we would look forward to your timely request.
You don’t want to take photos yourself but make editorial use of the Austrian National Library’s stock images? If so, the best thing to do is contact our colleagues in the Picture Archives and graphic department.
If you would like to arrange an interview with one of our experts, we are happy to help. We take care of the interview approval as well as the coordination.
You can use our catalogue QuickSearch
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You will receive free admission to our museums upon presentation of your press ID at the cash desks of the Austrian National Library.
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Elke Koch
Communication and Marketing
Josefsplatz 1, 1015 Wien
Phone: +43 1 53410-270
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E-Mail: elke.koch[at]onb.ac.at
Thank you for your understanding that our press releases are available in German only.
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