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.

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