Met Libraries
Libraries, Archives, and Study Centers of The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Libraries Open to Public, with Requestable Collections
Thomas J. Watson Library
Nolen Library
Departmental Libraries with Requestable Collections and/or Open by Appointment
American Wing Library
Ancient Near East
Antonio Ratti Textile Center
Arms and Armor
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Robert Goldwater Library & Photograph Study Collection
Asian Art Library
Cloisters Library and Archives
Costume Institute, Irene Lewisohn Costume Library
Drawings and Prints, Reference Collection and Study Rooms
Egyptian Art
European Paintings
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Medieval Art
Modern Art Library
Museum Archives
Musical Instruments
Objects Conservation
The Onassis Library for Hellenic and Roman Art in the Department of Greek and Roman Art
Painting Conservation
Paper Conservation
Photographs, Joyce F. Menschel Photography Library & Study Room
Robert Lehman Collection Library
The libraries of The Metropolitan Museum contain extensive collections of books, periodicals, photographs, manuscripts, electronic resources, ephemera and other scholarly materials. They serve the widest possible range of users, from young children to senior scholars. Each has its own subject emphasis and distinctive character. All of the libraries described serve the research needs and educational program of the Museum. Library patrons must comply with the individual library’s access policies and registration procedures.