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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

    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–Friday 9:00–5:00
    (visitors: 9:30-5:00)
    Saturday–Sunday 10:00–5:00

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

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Library Holiday Closings

2013

New Year’s Day: Tuesday, January 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 21
Lincoln’s Birthday: Tuesday, February 12
Presidents’ Day: Monday, February 18
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 2
Columbus Day: Monday, October 14
Election Day: Tuesday, November 5
Veterans Day: Monday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 28
Day after Thanksgiving: Friday, November 29
Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 25