Library & Archives (original) (raw)
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
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.
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.
Research Guides
Our librarians and archivists have created guides to assist you in your exploration and use of our collections and resources.
Archives Catalog
Search and browse our finding aids, which are guides and descriptive inventories for our archival collections.
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.
The John G. Johnson Collection
Digital scholarly publication exploring the John G. Johnson collection of European Art. Produced in celebration of the centennial of Johnson’s remarkable gift to the city in 1917.
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.
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Museum Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 8:45pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 5pm |
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