Opening Hours

Changed opening hours of the Gotha Research Library on 18 March 2025

Due to an internal event, the Research Library will not open until 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 18 March 2025.

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

Date Public holiday
01.01.2025 New Year
18.4. - 21.4.2025 Easter
01.05.2025 International Workers' Day
29.05.2025 Ascension Day
09.06.2025 Pentecost
03.10.2025 Day of German Unification
31.10.2025 Reformation Day
24.12. - 31.12.2025 Christmas, Company holidays