Thomas J. Watson Library
Thomas J. Watson Library, Art research library at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, United States.
The Thomas J. Watson Library contains more than one million volumes dedicated to art history, spanning from the fifteenth century to present research publications.
Established in 1870, the library developed alongside the Metropolitan Museum of Art under the architectural guidance of McKim, Mead & White firm.
The collection includes twenty thousand titles in sixty-seven languages, serving international researchers and providing resources for art historical studies.
The library welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with advance registration.
Researchers access specialized materials through Watsonline, a digital catalog system that connects to offsite collections and auction catalogs.
Inception: 1870
Architects: McKim, Mead & White
Part of: Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Met Libraries
Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028 10028 10028
Phone: +12126502225
Email: watson.library@metmuseum.org
Website: http://libmma.org/portal
GPS coordinates: 40.77920,-73.96290
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:16
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