When is Bavarian state library open?
Every day, 8 AM–12 AM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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LibrarySchönfeldvorstadt
Bavarian state library
- 3.9817 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till midnight
Bavaria's state and one of Europe's largest research libraries, in a 19th-century building on Ludwigstraße with reading rooms and exhibitions.
Quick answers
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When is the best time to visit Bavarian state library?
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 Bavarian state library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Bavarian state library good for kids?
Sometimes: Reading rooms are for study; visitors need a library card or day pass, young children not suited.
How much does Bavarian state library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Bavarian state library?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Bavarian state library?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Bavarian state library?
Ludwigstraße 16, 80539 München-Maxvorstadt.
Is Bavarian state library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 10:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Warm inside
- Open till midnight
- Indoors
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- Feels
- 1°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14km/h
- 11am
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- 1pm7°
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
Open now · till midnight- monday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- tuesdayToday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- wednesday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- thursday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- friday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- saturday
- 8 AM–12 AM
- sunday
- 8 AM–12 AM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Bavarian state library
- 2 Lost Weekend · 3 min
- 3 Zum Koreaner · 5 min
- 4 Dinatale Cafe · 6 min
- 5 Denkmal Berliner Mauer · 6 min
Good to know
- Kids: Reading rooms are for study; visitors need a library card or day pass, young children not suited
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
3.9from 817 reviews
Known for
- Reading rooms
- Manuscript collection
- Exhibitions
- Ludwigstraße building
What people say
- People like:
- Reading room and learning atmosphere; exhibitions
- Worth knowing:
- Unfriendly staff; lockers and transparent bag policy
Around Schönfeldvorstadt
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowLost WeekendCafé · 3 min walk
Zum KoreanerKorean · 5 min walk
Good nowDinatale CafeCafé · 6 min walk
Denkmal Berliner MauerLandmark · 6 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a warm coat. Leave with a hat and gloves.
Warm coatThe whole time
Hat and glovesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.