Plan Your Visit
Open to the public, Special Collections welcomes all students, staff, faculty, researchers, and visitors who wish to use the collections, view exhibitions, and attend events.
Open to the Public
Our Spaces
The Reading Room
- Canaday Library, 2nd Floor, room 202
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
- Summer Hours: By appointment only
The 1912 Gallery
- Canaday Library, 1st Floor
- Hours: Open throughout run of exhibition, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and by appointment
- Summer Hours: Open throughout run of exhibition, Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and by appointment
Old Library 304
- Old Library, 3rd Floor, room 304
- Hours: Monday–Thursday, by appointment only
- Summer Hours: By appointment only
Events & Programs
Special Collections typically offers a variety of programs in support of its collections and exhibitions. You can find upcoming events on our calendar or by following us on social media. These events can also be an opportunity for students to present research they've done on materials in Special Collections as part of a course assignment or independently. Please contact Special Collections staff if interested in participating.
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For Faculty & Students
We encourage individual and small group research visits as well as class visits. Contact us at speccoll@brynmawr.edu or 610-526-6576.
Our hours are subject to change. Please consult the website for current hours and holiday closings.
Class Visits
Class visits can introduce students to primary sources and offer unique hands-on learning experiences.
Individual & Small Group Research Visits
We currently have two spaces where collections are brought out for individual and small group research: the Reading Room (Canaday 202) and Old Library 304.
