Opening Hours

Changed opening hours on 9 November 2026

Due to an internal event, the Research Library will be closed on 9 November 2026 from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm.

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