As a monument, the German National Library’s building in Leipzig is a testimony to both its builders and to times gone by. The building extensions have opened up space for more workstations and media, while the style of every epoch has been preserved up until the present day.

Cataloguing, collection, education – this are just three of the talents that a modern national library should have. Join us on a brief journey of architectural discovery through the reading rooms and find out what makes our library so special.

Seek out clues on the trail that links change and preservation.

An overview of our guided tours

• Guided tour – time-lapse journey through 111 years
  10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 12:30 Uhr
• Collection preservation – A historic monument and its books
  10:15 | 11:45 Uhr
• Guided tour for children: “From gargoyles to music in colours“
  10:15 | 11:30 Uhr
• DMA – Shellac, wax and horsehair
  11:15 Uhr

More offers on the Open Heritage Site Day®

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Further information

The German National Library can only be visited on this day as part of a guided tour. All guided tours must be booked in advance.