Visiting the Library
Welcome to the “Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA)”; the new Library of Alexandria, is dedicated to recapturing the spirit of openness and scholarship of the Ancient Library of Alexandria.
Please review our BA General Guidelines (PDF) in order to plan and enjoy your visit.
Working Hours
Main Library - Reading Area
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Visits Tours + Museums + Planetarium
Sunday to Thursday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Children Lib + Young People Lib +Taha Hussein
Sunday to Thursday: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (except Taha Hussein Library, which will be closed)
Tickets Window Opening Hours
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Main Tickets Window |
Museums tickets window |
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Planetarium Tickets Window |
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| Sunday to Thursday |
9.30 am – 6.30 pm |
10:00 am – 4.30 pm |
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| Saturday |
9.45 am – 1.45 pm |
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| Friday |
Closed |
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