Ticket Papyrus Museum

The Austrian National Library Papyrus Museum contains the world's largest exhibition of ancient written documents.

A museum in new splendour!

After a comprehensive relaunch, the Papyrus Museum once again presents highlights from 3,000 years of Egyptian history: 400 original objects, all of which are part of the UNESCO World Documentary Heritage, a large multimedia table for exploring selected papyri, an experience room on the ancient cult of the dead and much more.

Audio guide – Papyrus Museum

The audio guide of the Papyrus Museum leads you through the Papyrus Collection of the Austrian National Library. Learn more about the cult of the dead, religion, magic, and ancient literature, as well as the production of papyrus. Through private letters, contracts, and administrative documents, discover how people in ancient Egypt lived, worked, and communicated with one another.

13 chapters | duration: approximately 34 minutes

Languages: German, English as well as a transcript for deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors

Audio guide for your own smartphone. Please bring your own headphones. After placing your order, you will receive your access code via QR code. The audio guide is linked to the smartphone on which it is first activated, is non-transferable, and remains valid indefinitely on that device. No app download is required.

Austrian National Library Papyrus Museum
Neue Burg
Heldenplatz
1010 Vienna

If you are interested in a private tour, we look forward to your inquiry.