About: Thomas J. Watson Library is the central research library of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Its collection of books and periodicals relating to the history of art is one of the most comprehensive in the world. The primary mission of the library is to support the research activities of the Museum staff; in addition, it welcomes a broad range of students and researchers college age and above.
Access: Students must register online to use the Watson library. Once registered, you may request books for use in the library. Watson Library is a non-circulating collection. Books requested from Watson Library and from most departmental libraries are paged for visitors for use in Watson according to the Paging Schedule.
About: The Nolen Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art has a collection of over 10,000 items, arranged on open shelves, includes general histories of art, artists' monographs, exhibition catalogues, periodicals, graphic novels, and art-related videos. All material must be used in the library.
Access: Nolen Library is open to all Museum visitors and welcomes readers of all ages to consult a wide range of materials about the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and the history of art. The library also offers wireless access, color scanners, and onsite access to extensive online resources. All material must be used in the library.
Location:
Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education located on the ground floor near the Museum's 81st Street entrance.
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
