Opening hours

Monday–Friday: 10 am–7 pm
Saturday–Sunday: 10 am–3 pm

The Special Collections Reading Room is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. 

You need to book a seat in the Special Collections Reading Room before your visit

Limited opening hours

All Hallows' Weekend

Friday, November 5: 10 am–4 pm
Saturday–Sunday, November 6–7: Closed

Christmas, New Year, and Epiphany

Monday–Thursday, December 20–23: 10 am–4 pm
Friday–Sunday, December 24–26: Closed

Monday–Thursday, December 27–30: 10 am–4 pm
Friday–Sunday, December 31–January 2: Closed

Monday–Tuesday, January 3–4: 10 am–4 pm
Wednesday, January 5: 10 am–2 pm
Thursday, January 6: Closed
Friday, January 7: 10 am–4 pm Please note that we will not process requests for materials from our closed shelves this day. 
Saturday–Sunday, January 8–9: Closed

The Special Collections Reading Room during the holidays

Monday–Thursday, December 20–23: 10 am–4 pm
Friday–Sunday, December 24–26: Closed

Monday–Thursday, December 27–30: 12 pm–2 pm
Friday–Sunday, December 31–January 2: Closed

Monday–Wednesday, January 3–5: 12 pm–2 pm
Thursday–Sunday, January 6–9: Closed