National Library of Mongolia, National library in Sükhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
The National Library of Mongolia is a research and collection institution in the heart of the capital housing millions of items in different formats. The building features several reading rooms, exhibition areas, and work stations for public access.
The institution was established in 1921 right after the revolution from a private collection and was originally designed as a center for religious texts. Over the course of the 20th century, it evolved into a modern national library with expanded roles.
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.
Visitors should plan flexible timing since opening hours and access rules may vary by section. The library offers internet access and has a system for requesting material access before arriving.
A mobile outreach program since 2011 brings books to remote nomadic settlements where reading materials are otherwise hard to reach. This makes the institution more than just a building and connects it to the entire country.
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