The Rosenbach Museum & Library

About the Rosenbach

Welcome to the Rosenbach Museum & Library. Home to a collection of nearly 400,000 rare books, manuscripts, and fine and decorative art objects, including some of the best known literary and historical objects in the world, the Rosenbach serves everyone from schoolchildren and families to advanced researchers, and casual visitors from around the corner or around the globe. More

Current Exhibition

Maurice Sendak: A Legacy

Sunday, June 10, 2012 - Sunday, May 26, 2013

Celebrate Sendak’s revolutionary work and artistic talent in this landmark exhibition, displaying more than 65 drawings from his 65-year career. Refreshed with new material every four months, this exhibition will include work from each of Sendak’s picture books by the end of its yearlong run. More

All Exhibitions

Upcoming Programs / Events

Hands-On Tour

Charles Dickens

Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Even if you’ve never read a line of Charles Dickens’s work, you know some of his creations. In this tour we’ll look at the original portrayals of Oliver Twist, Scrooge, and other memorable characters. Through manuscripts, letters, and other documents we’ll follow their creator’s progress from ambitious unknown to international celebrity. More

All Programs & Events

Hours

Museum Hours

Tuesday — Noon - 5pm
Wednesday — Noon - 8pm
Thursday — Noon - 8pm
Friday — Noon - 5pm
Saturday — Noon - 6pm
Sunday — Noon - 6pm

Closed Mondays and National Holidays.

Research Hours (by appointment)

Wednesday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 6pm
Friday — 10:30am - 12:30pm, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading room closed for lunch — 12:30pm - 1:30pm

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