Is the Papyrus Museum barrier-free?

Yes, the Papyrus Museum is barrier-free. There is a special entrance for people with reduced mobility at the central gate of the Neue Hofburg. There are also parking spaces for people with reduced mobility on Heldenplatz and there are barrier-free toilet facilities. Accompanying persons of people with disabilities have free admission.

May I photograph the exhibitions?

Photography is permitted in the Papyrus Museum for private, scientific or non-commercial purposes without artificial lighting or tripods. This enables visitors to capture the fascinating exhibits and preserve memories of their visit.

How much time should I plan for a visit to the Papyrus Museum Vienna?

You should plan around one to two hours for a visit to the Papyrus Museum. Of course, this depends on individual interest and the depth of the exhibition areas. The extensive collection and the opportunity to gain an insight into the 3000-year-old cultural history of the Nile provide plenty of material for an in-depth exploration.

Papyrus Museum Vienna

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Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna

Fare Zone Core Zone

U1, U3 Stephansplatz, U2 Museumsquartier, U3 Heerrengasse

1, 2, 71, D Burgring

1A Habsburgergasse

+43 1 534 10

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0,50 € discount on the regular ticket price*

Papyrus Museum of the Austrian National Library

The Papyrus Museum of the Austrian National Library is home to 3,000 years of cultural history on the Nile. More than 400 diverse objects, some of which document life and death in the land on the Nile in interactive multimedia stations, await visitors. Among them is the oldest object in the Austrian National Library, the Book of the Dead of Sesostris from the 15th century BC.

World Documentary Heritage List

With its approximately 180,000 objects, the Papyrus Collection has been inscribed on the World Documentary Heritage List since 2001. The exhibits illustrate changing languages and scripts and take us back to everyday life long ago. Whether contracts or letters, the texts offer an immediate insight into a world that sometimes seems very familiar to us.

With your EasyCityPass Vienna, you receive a discount of € 0.50 on the regular ticket price*.

Journey of discovery through antiquity in the Papyrus Museum

The Papyrus Museum of the Austrian National Library in Vienna is a window into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt and offers an impressive journey through 3,000 years of cultural history. With one of the largest collections of ancient documents in the world, the museum houses unique objects that impressively document life in the land on the Nile. Among the more than 180,000 objects are numerous papyri, ranging from everyday culture to religious texts. Visitors can admire the oldest object in the Austrian National Library - the Book of the Dead of Sesostris from the 15th century BC.

Modern presentation of historical treasures

The Papyrus Museum presents its collection in a contemporary setting, relying on modern interpretations and large-scale wall illustrations. This innovative approach makes it possible to experience the ancient writings and objects in a new and exciting way. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum also delights visitors with changing special exhibitions that delve deeper into specific topics and offer additional insights into the ancient world.

Your Benefit with EasyCityPass Vienna: 0,50 € discount on the regular ticket price*

*The discount is to be redeemed on the spot at the cash desk.

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