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Library & Archives
Established in 1876 and 1975 respectively, the Library & Archives at the Philadelphia Museum of Art serve as a vital community resource for exploring information about the museum’s collections and the broader world of art. These departments provide access to a wealth of materials supporting exhibitions, research, discovery, and knowledge creation.
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Library Hours (By Appointment Only)
Monday
10am - 5pm
Tuesday
10am - 5pm
Wednesday
10am - 5pm
Thursday
10am - 5pm
Friday
10am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Archives Hours (By Appointment Only)
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Thursday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Research Resources
Library Catalog
The library’s online catalog is the primary discovery tool for our collections. It contains records for our print and digital holdings, including auction catalogs, ephemera, rare books, digital publications, e-resources, art books, and journals.
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Library Databases
Use our A-Z Database list to find the best databases for your research, most of which focus on art, design, fashion, and the humanities.
View Resource
Research Guides
Our librarians and archivists have created guides to assist you in your exploration and use of our collections and resources.
View Resource
Archives Catalog
Search and browse our finding aids, which are guides and descriptive inventories for our archival collections.
View Resource
Duchamp Research Portal
The portal provides free access to 50,000 images of digitized documents and artwork. Glean an intimate understanding of the life and work of Marcel Duchamp.
View Resource
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Our collection of digitized rare books and museum publications, hosted in Internet Archive, contains over 2,000 resources for patrons to explore.
View Resource
Library Catalog
The library’s online catalog is the primary discovery tool for our collections. It contains records for our print and digital holdings, including auction catalogs, ephemera, rare books, digital publications, e-resources, art books, and journals.
View Resource
Library Databases
Use our A-Z Database list to find the best databases for your research, most of which focus on art, design, fashion, and the humanities.
View Resource
Research Guides
Our librarians and archivists have created guides to assist you in your exploration and use of our collections and resources.
View Resource
Archives Catalog
Search and browse our finding aids, which are guides and descriptive inventories for our archival collections.
View Resource
Duchamp Research Portal
The portal provides free access to 50,000 images of digitized documents and artwork. Glean an intimate understanding of the life and work of Marcel Duchamp.
View Resource
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Our collection of digitized rare books and museum publications, hosted in Internet Archive, contains over 2,000 resources for patrons to explore.
View Resource
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Library, including reference services, reading room appointments, library material scans, image reproduction requests, or image rights questions, please contact us at
[email protected]
.
If you have questions about the Archives, including archival collections, reference questions, archival material scans, research appointments, or the
Duchamp Research Portal
, please contact us at
[email protected]
.
The Library & Archives does not do appraisals. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers at P.O. Box 17265, Washington, D. C., 20041 or by calling 1-800-272-8258 or the appraisal society in your country for a list of appraisers in a specific geographic location.
Library & Archives | Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Library & Archives
Established in 1876 and 1975 respectively, the Library & Archives at the Philadelphia Museum of Art serve as a vital community resource for exploring information about the museum’s collections and the broader world of art. These departments provide access to a wealth of materials supporting exhibitions, research, discovery, and knowledge creation.
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130
Get Directions
Library Hours (By Appointment Only)
Monday
10am - 5pm
Tuesday
10am - 5pm
Wednesday
10am - 5pm
Thursday
10am - 5pm
Friday
10am - 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Archives Hours (By Appointment Only)
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Thursday
10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Research Resources
Library Catalog
The library’s online catalog is the primary discovery tool for our collections. It contains records for our print and digital holdings, including auction catalogs, ephemera, rare books, digital publications, e-resources, art books, and journals.
View Resource
Library Databases
Use our A-Z Database list to find the best databases for your research, most of which focus on art, design, fashion, and the humanities.
View Resource
Research Guides
Our librarians and archivists have created guides to assist you in your exploration and use of our collections and resources.
View Resource
Archives Catalog
Search and browse our finding aids, which are guides and descriptive inventories for our archival collections.
View Resource
Duchamp Research Portal
The portal provides free access to 50,000 images of digitized documents and artwork. Glean an intimate understanding of the life and work of Marcel Duchamp.
View Resource
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Our collection of digitized rare books and museum publications, hosted in Internet Archive, contains over 2,000 resources for patrons to explore.
View Resource
Library Catalog
The library’s online catalog is the primary discovery tool for our collections. It contains records for our print and digital holdings, including auction catalogs, ephemera, rare books, digital publications, e-resources, art books, and journals.
View Resource
Library Databases
Use our A-Z Database list to find the best databases for your research, most of which focus on art, design, fashion, and the humanities.
View Resource
Research Guides
Our librarians and archivists have created guides to assist you in your exploration and use of our collections and resources.
View Resource
Archives Catalog
Search and browse our finding aids, which are guides and descriptive inventories for our archival collections.
View Resource
Duchamp Research Portal
The portal provides free access to 50,000 images of digitized documents and artwork. Glean an intimate understanding of the life and work of Marcel Duchamp.
View Resource
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Our collection of digitized rare books and museum publications, hosted in Internet Archive, contains over 2,000 resources for patrons to explore.
View Resource
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Library, including reference services, reading room appointments, library material scans, image reproduction requests, or image rights questions, please contact us at
[email protected]
.
If you have questions about the Archives, including archival collections, reference questions, archival material scans, research appointments, or the
Duchamp Research Portal
, please contact us at
[email protected]
.
The Library & Archives does not do appraisals. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers at P.O. Box 17265, Washington, D. C., 20041 or by calling 1-800-272-8258 or the appraisal society in your country for a list of appraisers in a specific geographic location.
Library & Archives | Philadelphia Museum of Art