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Thomas J. Watson Library

The Libraries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Watson Library

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    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

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    at 3:30pm on weekdays
    at 1:30pm on Saturdays
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    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

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Historical Clippings Finding Aid (1880 – 1980)

This is an Access database, created by Hazen Center staff, that allows you to search the text of the finding aid, The Metropolitan Museum of Art historical clippings and ephemeral files, 1880-1980. The finding aid describes a collection of news clippings, press releases, brochures, pamphlets, photographs and correspondence relating to events, exhibits, programs and staff of the Museum. The clippings are from national and international publications.

The finding aid is also available as a Word document which can be browsed by clicking this link: MMA Historical Clippings and Ephemeral Files, 1880-1980. The clippings themselves are on microfilm in the Watson Library. In order to know which microfilm reel to request, search the finding aid to get a box and folder number. Then view the WATSONLINE record for the microfilm to match your box and folder number to a reel number.