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Thomas J. Watson Library

The Libraries of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  • Watson Library

    Register here 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

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

    See Access and Hours for more detailed information and Holiday Closings.

  • 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 on regular hours and holiday closings.

Filed under: About Watson Library

Library Holiday Closings

2012
New Year’s Day- Monday January 2 (observed)
Martin Luther King Day- Monday January 16
Lincoln’s Birthday- Monday February 13 (observed)
President’s Day- Monday February 20
Memorial Day- Monday May 28
Independence Day- Wednesday July 4
Labor Day- Monday September 3
Columbus Day- Monday October 8
Election Day- Tuesday November 6
Veterans Day- Monday November 12 (observed)
Thanksgiving Day- Thursday November 22
Day after Thanksgiving- Friday November 23
Christmas Day- Tuesday December 25