Library

Visit us during open hours weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are closed Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays.

Appointments are recommended for first-time visitors and required for those who would like materials retrieved in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email with details about your visit, how to request materials, and if needed, helpful guidance on your research. 

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Select a date for your visit. Arrive any time the library is open Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We do not retrieve books after 4:00 p.m. We are closed Saturday, Sunday, and federal holidays. A librarian will contact you to confirm your appointment.

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Hours
Monday–Friday, 11:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed on federal holidays

Library
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202.842.6511

Mailing Address
Library
National Gallery of Art
2000 South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785

Location
National Gallery of Art East Building
4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20565

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Photograph Study Room

Curatorial Records

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