The State Archive reading room is open from Tuesday to Friday during opening hours. Please note however that it is closed during the audit weeks and on public holidays.
Reading room opening hours
| Day | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8.30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8.30am - 4.30pm |
The reading room is open between 08.30 and 11.30 and from 13.15 to 16.30 (or 16.00 on Fridays). No ordering of archival materials during the lunch break.
Special closing
| Occasion | Date |
|---|---|
| Museum night 2025 | Friday, 21 March 2025 from 12.30 pm |
| Revision weeks 2025 | Tuesday, 22 April 2025 up to and including Firday, 2 May 2025 |
| Christmas / New Year | Wednesday, 24 December 2025 up to and including Monday, 5 January 2026 |
Public holidays
| Day | Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday, 17 April 2025 | Closes at 3pm |
| Good Friday | Friday, 18 April 2025 | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday, 21 April 2025 | Closed |
| Eve of Ascension Day | Wednesday, 28 May 2025 | Closes at 4pm |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, 29 May 2025 | Closed |
| Whit Monday | Monday, 9 June 2025 | Closed |
| Eve of Swiss National Day | Thursday, 31 July 2025 | Closes at 4pm |
| Swiss National Day | Friday, 1 August 2025 | Closed |
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