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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

ArchitectureHistoryLiteratureOpen until 6pmFrom €12Herrengasse (U3)

Édifiée pour l'empereur Charles VI entre 1723 et 1726 d'après les plans de Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach et achevée par son fils Joseph Emanuel, la salle d'apparat (Prunksaal) compte parmi les salles de bibliothèque historiques les plus spectaculaires au monde. Sous la coupole ornée par Daniel Gran d'une fresque représentant l'apothéose de l'empereur, des rayonnages en noyer accueillent près de 200 000 volumes imprimés entre 1501 et 1850, dont la collection du prince Eugène de Savoie qui en compte quelque 15 000. Des statues en marbre sculptées par les frères Strudel ainsi que quatre globes de Coronelli parent cet écrin, qui accueille également les grandes expositions temporaires de l'institution.

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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.

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Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)

Local History3 min walk
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Heidi Horten Collection

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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)?
La bibliothèque impériale baroque de Vienne : une coupole ornée de fresques culminant à 30 mètres, 200 000 volumes anciens, des empereurs de marbre et de gigantesques globes vénitiens. Current highlights include La fresque de la coupole (The Cupola Fresco), La force universelle de l'amour. Un voyage à travers les siècles (The Global Power of Love. A Journey Through the Centuries), L'exposition temporaire : Le « premier » concerto pour violon de Mozart ? Un faux ! (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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