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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

ArchitectureHistoryLiteratureOpen until 6pmFrom €12Herrengasse (U3)

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Getting there

Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Nearest station: Herrengasse (U3), Stephansplatz (U1, U3), Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4)

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Hours

Summer season (June–September) until 30 September, 09:00–18:00

MonClosed
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–21:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatToday09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

€10 reduced (students under 27, military/civilian service, disability ID; on site only). Free under 19.

Nearby

Theatermuseum (Palais Lobkowitz)

Music2 min walk

Albertina

Art2 min walk

Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)

Local History3 min walk
Heidi Horten Collection

Heidi Horten Collection

Art3 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) cost?
Standard adult admission to State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is €12. €10 reduced (students under 27, military/civilian service, disability ID; on site only). Free under 19.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is open Oct–May: Tue–Sun 9:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00, closed Mon. Jun–Sep: daily 9:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) is located at Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt (1st district) area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Herrengasse (U3), Stephansplatz (U1, U3), Karlsplatz (U1, U2, U4).
What can I see at State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
Vienako liburutegi inperial barrokoa: freskoz apainduriko 30 metroko kupula, antzinako 200.000 liburuki, marmolezko enperadoreak eta Veneziako lur-globo erraldoiak. Current highlights include Kupolako freskoa (The Cupola Fresco), Maitasunaren indar unibertsala. Mendeetan zeharreko bidaia (The Global Power of Love. A Journey Through the Centuries), Erakusketa berezia: Mozarten "lehenengo" biolinerako kontzertua? Iruzur bat! (The Special Exhibit: Mozart's "first" violin concerto? A forgery!).
Do I need to book State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal) in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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