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: 09:00 – 21:00
Sunday: Closed

The Map centre

Monday—Friday: 13:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: Closed

Reference desk

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9am–3.30pm.
Thursday: 9am—7pm

Telephone hours: Monday–Friday: 10am–3pm.

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

Reading room

Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00

Café

New café will be opening on September 5th! More details willl follow shortly.

Film and Music library

•  Please contact film@nb.no or musikk@nb.no prior to your visit.

Special Reading Room (Private Archives and rare material)

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 09:00 – 15:30
Thursday: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

• E-mail: spesiallesesalen@nb.no

The National Library is closed during national holidays.