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Visiting the Austrian National Library with your family

Essential information for exploring this historic Hofburg landmark in Wien.

The Austrian National Library, located within the historic Hofburg, invites families to explore its vast archives and grand State Hall. Use this page to understand how to best organize your family trip and ensure a smooth experience. Please verify the latest visit guidelines and any age-specific requirements via official sources before you travel.

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Family visits at the Austrian National Library

The Austrian National Library provides a variety of child-appropriate guided tours, including interactive experiences and specialized sessions for babies and families.

The Austrian National Library offers an engaging range of educational experiences designed to introduce younger visitors to history, literature, and research. Through a variety of interactive guided tours, children aged 6 to 13 can explore unique collections including the State Hall and the Literature Museum. These sessions focus on discovery-based learning, providing a welcoming environment for families to experience the library together under the guidance of accompanying adults.

Recommended age: Ages 6–13

Family highlights

Animal scavenger hunts in the State Hall ceiling fresco.
Interactive baby tours featuring baby mats in the State Hall and Globe Museum.
Playful introductions to languages in the Esperanto Museum.
Discovery journeys through the underground book train system at Heldenplatz.

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What children can see and do

Children can participate in discovery-based tours that feature scavenger hunts in the State Hall, literary activities in the Literature Museum, and engaging explorations of globes, languages, and the underground world of books at the Heldenplatz location.

Age guidance

Guided tours are generally recommended for children aged 6 to 12 or 13, depending on the specific museum collection. All children's tours require accompaniment by an adult.

Practical information

Guided tours for children require advance booking. Breastfeeding, bottles, baby carriers, and pushchairs are welcome on baby-specific tours. Children and adolescents under 19 receive free general admission to the museums.

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The Austrian National Library provides a range of educational tours designed for families with children of varying ages. These guided experiences include interactive discovery journeys and specialized tours for infants, with many requiring advance booking to participate. Visitors can expect immersive sessions that explore the historic collections and unique features of the library.

Family tour

Children's Tour: State Hall

Ages 6–1245–45 minBooking required

Children search for magical animals hidden in the large ceiling fresco and valuable books within the State Hall.

Age guidance: Ages 6 to 12, accompanied by an adult.

Practical information: Requires booking via the official request form.

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Baby Tour: State Hall & Globe Museum

Ages 0–245–45 minBooking required

Educational tours conducted in a relaxed atmosphere where parents can sit or lie on baby mats with their infants.

Age guidance: Target group: Parents and carers with newborns and babies.

Practical information: Pushchairs and carriers are welcome; baby mats provided.

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Library Journey at Heldenplatz

Ages 6–1245–45 minBooking required

A journey of discovery through the underground world of books, including using the overhead book train.

Age guidance: Ages 6 to 12, accompanied by an adult.

Practical information: Requires booking via the official request form.

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