This cultural and humanities research library is steeped in tradition. It is charged with the task of supplying the city and region with literature and looking after outstanding literary treasures. Its international standing is documented by the fact that three Reichenau manuscripts dating from around 1000 have been added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage documents. Changing exhibitions give an insight into the rich treasures contained within Bamberg's state library. Significant 16th and 17th century glass paintings are displayed in the foyer. Outstanding manuscripts dating from around 1000 can be viewed in a virtual library.
Opening hours: Closed, opens at 9AM
Monday till Friday: 9:00AM till 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM till 12:00PM
Mo-Fr 9am-5pm, Sa. 9am-12pm (closed on Saturdays in August!)
Costs
free entrance
Eigene Veranstaltungen
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Arts & exhibitions
2. Februar bis 2. April 2026 und 3. bis 28. August 2026
09:00 till 17:00
Ausstellung: Schöner Schein.Kostbare Bücher täuschend echt kopiert
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Other events
March 14
th , 202612:00 Uhr
Blick hinter die Kulissen
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Other events
April 11
th , 202612:00 Uhr
Blick hinter die Kulissen
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Arts & exhibitions
April 27
th , 202609:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg
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Arts & exhibitions
27. April bis 18. Juli 2026
09:00 till 17:00
Ausstellung: Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg
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Arts & exhibitions
April 28
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
May 5
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Other events
May 9
th , 202612:00 Uhr
Blick hinter die Kulissen
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Arts & exhibitions
May 12
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
May 19
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
May 26
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
June 2
nd , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
Veranstaltungen
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Lecture and briefing events
March 7
th , 202614:30 Uhr
BamLit: Staatsbibliothek Bamberg
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Lecture and briefing events
March 7
th , 202616:00 Uhr
BamLit: Staatsbibliothek Bamberg
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Lecture and briefing events
April 21
st , 202619:00 Uhr
Maler und Graphiker Max Schnös (1889-1964). Wiederentdeckung eines Bamberger Künstlers.
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Arts & exhibitions
June 9
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Other events
June 13
th , 202612:00 Uhr
Blick hinter die Kulissen
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Arts & exhibitions
June 16
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
June 23
rd , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
June 30
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
July 7
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Other events
July 11
th , 202612:00 Uhr
Blick hinter die Kulissen
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Arts & exhibitions
July 14
th , 202617:00 Uhr
Vergessene Kunst in Bamberg. Alexej Borutscheff (1911–1994)
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Arts & exhibitions
August 3
rd , 202609:00 Uhr
Schöner Schein



