The Austrian National Library presents 'Que(e)r durch den Bücherspeicher am Heldenplatz', a special guided tour during Vienna Pride. This unique experience offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore the extensive underground book storage. Uncover how queer narratives and themes are intricately woven throughout the library's historical and contemporary holdings, from scientific texts to fiction. The tour highlights the cultural significance of this vast knowledge archive.
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This special guided tour by the Austrian National Library invites visitors to explore the normally inaccessible book storage at Heldenplatz, weaving together architecture, history, and queer perspectives. It delves into the vast collection, revealing how queerness is present throughout the library's historical and contemporary holdings.
Anlässlich der Vienna Pride lädt die Österreichische Nationalbibliothek zu einer Spezialführung ein, die Architektur, Geschichte und queere Perspektiven miteinander verwebt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der normalerweise nicht öffentlich zugängliche Bücherspeicher am Heldenplatz. Dieses unterirdische Archiv birgt Millionen von Bänden und gilt als einer der bedeutendsten Wissensspeicher des Landes. Der Streifzug durch die vielfältigen Schätze des Bücherspeichers – von wissenschaftlichen oder juristischen Texten über Belletristik bis hin zu Zeitschriften – macht sichtbar, wie sich Queerness als roter Faden durch die historischen und zeitgenössischen Bestände der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek zieht. Treffpunkt: Servicedesk Heldenplatz
Online entry tickets are valid indefinitely within our opening hours. Discounted tickets are only available on-site with a valid ID. Visitors can purchase tickets for the guided tour through the 'Tickets kaufen' button.
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