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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

2011
Friday, December 31, 2010 — New Year’s Day 2011 (observed)
Monday, January 17 — Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
Friday, February 11 — Lincoln’s Birthday (observed)
Monday, February 21 — Presidents’ Day
Monday, May 30 — Memorial Day
Monday, July 4 — Independence Day
Monday, September 5 — Labor Day
Monday, October 10 — Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 8 — Election Day
Friday, November 11 — Veterans’ Day
Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25 — Thanksgiving
Monday, December 26 — Christmas Day (observed)