Museum

Thomas J. Watson Library

The Libraries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Watson Library

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    to use the Library

    For Visitors:
    Tuesday 9:30–5:15
    Wednesday 9:30–5:15
    Thursday 9:30–5:15
    Friday 9:30–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

    For Museum Staff:
    Monday-Friday 9:00–6:00
    Saturday 10:00-2:00

    Paging ends
    at 3:30pm on weekdays
    at 1:30pm on Saturdays
    See paging times.

    See Access and Hours for more detailed information and Holiday Closings.
    (212) 650-2225

  • Nolen Library

    Monday (staff only) 9:00–5:00
    Tuesday–Thursday 9:00–5:00
    (visitors: 9:30-5:00)
    Friday 9:00–6:00
    (visitors: 9:30-6:00)
    Saturday 10:00–6:00
    Sunday 10:00–5:00

    See the Nolen Library page for more detailed information.
    (212) 570-3788

Research Questions

Works in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Finding Information on Objects in The Metropolitan Museum of Art – A Quick Guide
Find information on Met objects using a Google Custom Search Engine
Find out if a work of art is currently on view

Art and Artists
Find references or bibliographical citations that refer to a work I am studying
Find out about topics in art history, terminology, techniques, periods, styles, etc.
Research a work of art: step-by-step process
Find biographical information about an artist
Find out where a painting or a particular work of art is located
Determine the value of a work of art

Subject Guides
Finding Information on Objects in The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Class Guide 
Online Tools for Auction Research
Research Strategies
Researching the History and Exhibitions of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Images, Rights and Reproductions
Find out about rights to reproduce images of Museum objects
Purchase prints, reproductions, etc., of objects in the Museum’s collection
Find illustrations or reproductions of art works

Quick Guides

Getting Started at Watson Library
How to Request Materials from the Museum Libraries

Finding aids (WATSONLINE searches):

Metropolitan Museum of Art collection and exhibition related material (WATSONLINE searches):