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Opening hours

Welcome to the National Library! For the time being you will need a ticket to join our events and guided tours.

The Library and exhibitions

Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Summer Holiday Opening Hours from June 23rd – August 2nd:

Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

The Map centre

Monday—Friday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed


Summer Holiday Opening Hours from June 23rd – August 2nd:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Reference desk

Summer Holiday Opening Hours from June 16th – August 16th:
Monday – friday: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 AM – 3.30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Telephone hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

  • Get in touch via Ask the National Library.
  • Email and access to the Web Library will be processed Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM -7:00 PM
    Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Telephone service Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Reading room

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Café

Please note: The café will be closed for maintenance from June 30th until the end of August. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Welcome to our new Nasjonalbibliotekbaren by Credo.
The bar and café on the second floor of the National Library is offering breakfast, sandwiches, light meals, and homemade baked goods rooted in Norwegian food culture. We use local ingredients.

No table reservations.

Monday – friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Summer Holiday Opening Hours:

23. – 28. June:
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Film and Music library

Special Reading Room (Private Archives and rare material)

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

The National Library is closed during national holidays.