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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 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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Online Catalog – WATSONLINE

WATSONLINE, the Museum’s online library catalog, provides access to bibliographic records for items in the collections of the Museum’s libraries. WATSONLINE also cites items that are on order or in process, as well as partial holdings of archival collections.

Information about WATSONLINE status field

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WATSONLINE Z39.50 parameters:

  • Host address: library.metmuseum.org
  • Port: 210
  • Database name: INNOPAC