When is State Hall open?
Mon closed; Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM; Thu 9 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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MuseumKärntner Viertel
State Hall
- 4.7582 reviews
- Closed now
The Austrian National Library's 18th-century State Hall displays historic books beneath a frescoed dome.
Quick answers
State Hall in short
When is the best time to visit State Hall?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is State Hall indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is State Hall good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does State Hall cost?
Tickets €12 adult.
Do you need to book State Hall?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at State Hall?
About 60 minutes.
Where is State Hall?
Josefsplatz 1, 1010 Wien.
Is State Hall wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 9 am.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
7°
Overcast
- Feels
- 3°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 11km/h
- 8am
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- 10am7°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–9 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 State Hall
- 2 State Hall of the Austrian National Library · 1 min
- 3 Imperial Treasury · 2 min
- 4 Schweizerhof Hofburg Wien · 2 min
- 5 Guesthouse Vienna / Brasserie · 3 min
Good to know
- Tickets €12 adult
- Indoors
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 582 reviews
Known for
- Ceiling frescoes
- Baroque architecture
- Historic books
- Sculptures
Around Kärntner Viertel
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
State Hall of the Austrian National LibraryLibrary · 1 min walk
Imperial TreasuryMuseum · 2 min walk
Schweizerhof Hofburg WienLandmark · 2 min walk
Good nowGuesthouse Vienna / BrasserieBrasserie · 3 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat.
Warm coatThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.