State Library - Special Collections

The State Library is the oldest part of the Kassel University Library. Its history dates back to the 16th century. The special collections and the Hassiaca subject area jointly look after the historical heritage of the old Kassel State Library [Read more].

Due to extensive inventory removals, the special reading room will be closed from December 1 to December 9, 2025.
Manuscripts, estates, historical music and other historical special collections can only be made available digitally during this time. Please contact the Special Collections for this.

Opening hours / Contact

Phone: +49 561 804-7315
Phone: +49 561 804-7340

Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Virtual exhibition

En détail - Treasures from the special collections
From more than ten thousand manuscripts and numerous historical prints, a small selection of particularly interesting, beautiful and rare items is presented.

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Digital collections

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Hassiaca

Obligatory copies, research on regional studies, holdings, literature on and from North Hesse, newspapers, address books, maps, graphic collection, Musica Practica, Hassiaca Digital

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Special collections

Manuscripts, manuscript catalogs, historical music, old prints, historical libraries, estates, projects, digital copies, book sponsorships, legal matters/forms

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