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 

 

  Main Tickets Window Museums tickets window   Planetarium Tickets Window  
Sunday to Thursday 9.30 am – 6.30 pm 10:00 am – 4.30 pm      
Saturday 9.45 am – 1.45 pm        
Friday Closed        
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