Austrian National Library – State Hall
Visit one of the most beautiful historical library halls in the world: the State Hall of the Austrian National Library. With its 200,000 valuable books, the room conveys the authentic image of a Baroque universal library of the 18th century.
‘A Century in Pictures. Austria 1925–2025’: The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Austria's liberation from the Nazis at the end of the Second World War, the 70th anniversary of the State Treaty of 1955, and 30 years since Austria's accession to the European Union. The Austrian National Library is taking these three anniversaries as an opportunity to invite visitors on an emotional journey through time, exploring iconic photographs, newspapers, and TV clips.
SHORT GUIDED TOURS OF THE STATE HALL (6 PM-11 PM)
Approx. 30 minutes, starting on every full and half hour.
SHORT GUIDED TOURS OF THE SPECIAL EXHIBITION ‘A CENTURY IN PICTURES. AUSTRIA 1925–2025’ (6.30 PM-11 PM)
Approx. 30 minutes, starting on every full and half hour.
SHORT GUIDED TOURS IN ENGLISH (FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM)
Approx. 30 minutes, starting on every full hour.
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMME ‘STORIES FROM GRANDMA’S DAYS’ (FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM, ONGOING)
Do you know anyone who can tell you exciting stories from the past? Together, you will look at pictures of everyday life in Austria, create a photo album, and design an exciting journey through the last 100 years of Austrian history.
