Quick overview

• Ways to explore: Choose between self-guided entry to the State Hall or the Globe and Esperanto Museums.
  
• What’s included: The State Hall ticket covers the historic Baroque library hall, while the combo covers both specialist museums.
  
• Unique experiences: See centuries-old books and grand interiors in the State Hall, or explore globes, maps, and Esperanto collections.
  
• Queues & access: Entry is limited to the attraction included with your chosen ticket; check your voucher for entry instructions.
  
• When to book: Pick your ticket based on which collections you want to explore, as the two options cover different areas.
  
• Good to know: The Globe & Esperanto Museums ticket includes entry to both museums, while the State Hall ticket covers the State Hall only.
  
• Best pick: Choose the Globe & Esperanto Museums combo if you want to explore two distinct collections in one visit.

Things to know before booking Austrian National Library tickets

Booking window

• Choose your ticket based on what you want to see. The two options cover separate areas: the State Hall, or the Globe and Esperanto Museums.
  
• Book the right experience upfront. A State Hall ticket does not include the Globe or Esperanto Museums, and the museum combo does not include the State Hall.

What’s included

• State Hall tickets include entry to the historic Prunksaal, with its Baroque architecture, frescoes, columns, and historic book collections.
  
• The museum combo includes entry to both the Globe Museum and Esperanto Museum, covering their respective collections of globes, maps, books, manuscripts, and language-related objects.

Ways to explore

• All available options are self-guided. Explore the spaces at your own pace rather than following a fixed guided-tour route.

Accessibility

• Both museum entrances are step-free. The Globe Museum has an elevator, while both museums provide accessible toilets and allow assistance dogs.
  
• Guided tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs are available at both museums by prior arrangement.

Good to know

• Your ticket only grants access to the area or museums specified in your booking. Check your voucher for the applicable entry details before visiting.

Tips & guidelines

• Plan your route: The State Hall and Globe & Esperanto Museums are in different locations, so allow extra time if visiting both.
  
• Check your ticket: Your booking covers only the area specified on the ticket. A State Hall ticket does not include the two museums.
  
• Keep your voucher handy: Have your digital ticket ready when you arrive at the relevant entrance for validation.
  
• Allow time for details: Look beyond the main exhibits to notice ceiling frescoes, historic books, intricate globes, and manuscripts.
  
• Visit early: Arriving close to opening is a good way to enjoy the State Hall and museum collections in a quieter setting.
  
• Accessibility: Both museums have step-free entrances, while guided tours for visitors with disabilities and special needs can be arranged in advance.
  
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are permitted in both the Globe and Esperanto Museums.