Main Reading Hall

The Main Reading Hall is part of the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina complex inaugurated in 2002. Its terraced reading spaces sit beneath the library’s sloping roof and support the institution’s contemporary research and public-library functions. It should not be presented as a surviving or reconstructed hall of the ancient Library of Alexandria. Visitor planning: Check the current BA daily program and ticket inclusions before arrival. This attraction is part of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a modern library and cultural institution inaugurated in 2002. The wider complex includes the main library, museums, specialized libraries, research centers, exhibitions and the Planetarium Science Center. The official Bibliotheca visitor page is the governing source for current access, hours and ticket information. The parent complex is recorded as open with high operational confidence. Current recorded hours are 09:30 to 17:00 for the main weekday schedule, with a shorter weekend schedule noted in the parent visitor guidance; travelers should confirm the exact day-specific schedule before arrival. The current parent ticket record is 150 EGP for a foreign adult, 20 EGP for a foreign student, 10 EGP for an Egyptian adult and 5 EGP for an Egyptian student, verified on 2026-08-22. Child attractions inside the complex should be treated as part of the Bibliotheca visit rather than as completely separate standalone destinations unless the official institution states otherwise. Plan roughly 30 to 75 minutes for this component of the visit. The recorded recommended transport mode is taxi or ride hail. Admission for this child attraction is handled through the Bibliotheca parent visit record; confirm whether the specific museum, hall or center is included in the current ticket or requires a separate arrangement.