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

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: 09:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: Closed

Film and Music library

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

The National Library is closed during national holidays.