Museum

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.

  • 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: Services

Stacks privileges

The Watson Library stacks are open to authorized research staff only. A stacks privileges form is available at the Circulation Desk.

If you have been approved for stacks privileges:

You may use the Watson Library stacks during regular stacks hours. You must have a stacks orientation from a library staff member before using the stacks.

If you have not been approved for stacks privileges:

You are not permitted to use the library stacks. You may have materials paged from the stacks. You will pick up your paged items in the Reference Room once your are notified via email that they are available. You will be allowed to use the items for one week in the library.