Library & Archives
Established in 1876 and 1975 respectively, the Library & Archives at the Philadelphia Art Museum serve as a vital community resource for exploring information about the museum’s collections and the broader world of art. These departments provide access to a wealth of materials supporting exhibitions, research, discovery, and knowledge creation.
2525 Pennsylvania Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130
Library Hours (By Appointment Only)
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Archives Hours (By Appointment Only)
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 12pm, 2pm – 4pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Research Resources
Library Catalog
Library Databases
Research Guides
Archives Catalog
Duchamp Research Portal
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Library Catalog
Library Databases
Research Guides
Archives Catalog
Duchamp Research Portal
Digital Library & Archives Collections
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Library, including reference services, reading room appointments, library material scans, image reproduction requests, or image rights questions, please contact us at [email protected].
If you have questions about the Archives, including archival collections, reference questions, archival material scans, research appointments, or the Duchamp Research Portal, please contact us at [email protected].
The Library & Archives does not do appraisals. Please contact the American Society of Appraisers at P.O. Box 17265, Washington, D. C., 20041 or by calling 1-800-272-8258 or the appraisal society in your country for a list of appraisers in a specific geographic location.