Visit

The Library is open Monday – Friday, 10am – 5pm, with late openings until 7pm on Tuesdays.

The Library is closed on Bank Holidays.

We run public archive tours every Tuesday at 2pm. There’s no need to book, simply turn up and we’ll be happy to show you around our archvie and Reading Room.

If you have a query do please Contact Us or call 0207 636 7247.

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Getting Here

Find out how to get to us by public transport or by car

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When We’re Open

Planning a visit? Check when we’re open

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Educational Visits

Learn about our unique history and collections by booking one of our school tours or workshops.

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Support Our Work

As a charity we rely on friends and volunteers to support our work.

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The Wolfson Reading Room

Anyone is welcome to visit and study our collections in the Wolfson Reading Room

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Accessibility

We are committed to making the Library and its collections accessible to all