Opening Hours

Changed opening hours for the Gotha Research Library on 9 March 2026

Due to an internal event, the libraries at Friedenstein Castle and the Perthes Forum Gotha will not open until 11 a.m. on Monday, 9 March.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Current opening and service hours

Opening and service hours of the Gotha Research Library / Friedenstein Palace Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Opening and service hours of the Gotha Research Library / Perthes-Forum Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closing days of the library

01.01. - 02.01.2026 New Year
03.04. - 06.04.2026 Easter Holidays
01.05.2026 May Day
14.05.2026 Ascension Day
25.05.2026 Whitsun Holidays
24.12.2026 - 01.01.2027 Christmas, New Year's Eve, annual closing