National Art Library, Reference library at Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom.
The National Art Library maintains extensive collections of literature about fine and decorative arts, including books, journals, exhibition catalogs, and auction records.
Founded in 1837 as the Government School of Design library, it evolved into a public reference institution and received its current name in 1865.
The library holds medieval manuscripts, contemporary artists' books, and comprehensive resources that support research across multiple artistic disciplines and time periods.
Visitors must register online for a reader's card and can access the library Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00, with material requests closing at 15:30.
The collection includes annotated auction house sales catalogs containing historical price information and buyers' names, though this section remains partially uncatalogued.
Location: London
Website: http://vam.ac.uk/nal
GPS coordinates: 51.49680,-0.17260
Latest update: March 16, 2025 01:54
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