National Library of Mongolia, National library in Sükhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The National Library of Mongolia is a public library in the center of Ulaanbaatar that holds books, manuscripts, and digital materials. The collection covers works in Mongolian as well as other languages, ranging from ancient Buddhist scriptures to modern publications.
The library was founded in 1921 shortly after the revolution, drawing from a private collection of religious texts. Over the course of the 20th century, its role grew well beyond religion to cover all fields of knowledge.
The library holds a significant collection of Buddhist texts and manuscripts that reflect the spiritual heritage of the nation. Visitors can explore the country's cultural and religious history through handwritten documents and historical prints.
Opening hours and access conditions can vary by section, so it is worth checking which areas are open before your visit. For older or rare materials, requesting access in advance is a good idea.
Since 2011, a mobile outreach program has brought books to remote nomadic communities where reading materials are otherwise hard to come by. This connects the library to people across the whole country, far beyond the capital.
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