Library of Contemporary History

The Library of Contemporary History is a research library in Stuttgart that focuses on modern history and military studies. Its collections include books, journals, leaflets, posters, and documents spanning from the early 1900s to the present.

The library was founded in 1915 as a private collection documenting World War One through various printed materials and documents. It grew over time to become a major research resource covering key events of modern history.

The library organizes regular public lectures addressing military history, civil wars, genocide, state terrorism, foreign affairs, and security policy studies.

The library is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 to 17:00 and is located within the Württembergische Landesbibliothek building. It is primarily designed for research purposes, so visitors should plan their visit according to their study needs.

The collection is organized into specialized sections including one dedicated to World Wars literature and another to naval history. This structure allows researchers to explore these subjects in considerable depth.

Location: Stuttgart

Inception: 1915

Operator: Württembergische Landesbibliothek

Part of: Württembergische Landesbibliothek

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00

Website: https://wlb-stuttgart.de/sammlungen/bibliothek-fuer-zeitgeschichte

GPS coordinates: 48.77443,9.18687

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43