Library

Library

Library

Welcome to the library

Unsere Museumsbibliothek im Kirchflügel von Schloss Wilhelmshöhe ist seit 1931 eine öffentliche Präsenzbibliothek. Das umfangreiche aktuelle Literaturangebot umfasst etwa 140.000 Bände. Rund 450 Zeitschriften und Fortsetzungswerke werden laufend gehalten.

The literature reflects the collection profile of Hessen Kassel Heritage.

- Art history
- Classical Archaeology
- Applied Arts and Wallpapers
- Folklore
- Prehistory and Early History
- History of Astronomy and Technology

Acquisition focuses are exhibition and collection catalogs, artist monographs, and reference works. Access from 1997 onwards is available in an electronic catalog.Online Public Access Catalog) proven; older collections are indexed through card catalogs. The specialist literature is located at several sites and can be viewed in the reading room in the church wing of Wilhelmshöhe Palace after registration.

The use of the reference library is free of charge, borrowing is not possible.

The reading room is also a study room. Prints and Drawings CollectionGroup tours are possible by prior arrangement.

The museum library cooperates with the following Kassel art libraries:

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Opening Hours

TagUhrzeit
Tuesday 9 am to 12 pm
Thursday1 pm to 3 pm

Or by prior arrangement.

Wilhelmshöhe Day Pass

KategoriePreis




Free admission.

Your contact person

Collections, Media, Documentation and Research, Management

Dr. Gisela BungartenFon +49 (0)561 316 80-326E-Mail
Collections, Library

Uwe HöpfnerFon +49 (0)561 316 80-340E-Mail

Online Public Access Catalog

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible toilets
  • Service Dogs welcome

Contact

Visitor Service
+49 (0)561 316 80-123
service@heritage-kassel.de

Hessen Kassel Heritage
Wilhelmshöhe Palace
Schlosspark 1
34131 Kassel
+49 (0)561 316 80-160
info@heritage-kassel.de

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