Libraries and study rooms opening times
Museum libraries
Paul Hamlyn Library
The Paul Hamlyn Library will close at 14.00 on Thursday
12 November 2009.
The Paul Hamlyn Library is the Museum's public reference
library.
It is open to all visitors.
| Saturday – Wednesday |
10.00–17.30 |
| Thursday |
10.00–20.30 |
| Friday |
12.00–20.30 |
For enquiries telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8838 or email
librariesandarchives@britishmuseum.org
Central Library
The Central Library is a general reference library predominantly
for Museum staff. It can be used by members of the public as a last
resort library. Access is by appointment only. There is space
for six readers.
| Monday – Friday |
10.00–17.00 |
To arrange a visit contact Joanna Bowring, Head of Libraries and
Information on +44 (0)20 7323 8491 or email librariesandarchives@britishmuseum.org
Departmental libraries and study rooms
As well as the main Museum libraries, each department has public
research facilities including study rooms and, in most cases, a
library.