Dana Library and Research Centre, Research library at Science Museum in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Dana Library and Research Centre is a research library at the Science Museum in South Kensington housing roughly 6,900 books on science, technology, medicine, and museum studies. The reading room provides a workspace for researchers interested in exploring historical and current scientific topics.
The building was designed by architect Richard MacCormac and opened in 2003 initially as an event venue. In 2015 it was transformed into a research library, opening up the collections for scholarly work and public access.
The library reflects London's role as a global center for scientific research and learning. Visitors encounter a collection that shows how science and technology have shaped British society and continue to matter today.
The library is located on Queen's Gate and opens on Thursdays and Fridays with advance booking needed for your visit. It helps to contact the staff ahead of time to discuss which collections match your research interests.
Most of the Science Museum's collections are not kept here but stored at a park south of London called Wroughton. Those doing deeper research can tap into a much larger archive through this connection.
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