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 scholars and casual visitors from around the corner and around the globe.

The Rosenbach offers a spectrum of programs, so you can choose the level of interaction that suits your schedule and interests. In addition to the programs included in the following pages, you can explore the Rosenbach through any of the following:

Exhibitions

We regularly mount special exhibitions that highlight the depth and breadth of the collection. You are free to explore exhibitions at your leisure. For more information about the exhibitions on view during spring 2010, please see page 2.

Research Services

The collections are available by appointment. Research visits are free.

Research Hours by appointment only

Wednesday 10:30 - 6:00 pm

Thursday 10:30 - 6:00 pm

Friday 10:30 - 4:30 pm

(Closed for Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 pm)

Docent program

If you’re interested in joining the Rosenbach’s corps of docents, please contact our Education Department at (215) 732-1600 to learn about the process and the next scheduled training course.

To receive the latest information on Rosenbach events and programs, sign up for our bi-weekly e-mail updates. Send your email address to rsvp [at] rosenbach [dot] org or visit www.rosenbach.org.

The Rosenbach, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) museum and library, receives support from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and individuals just like you. To become a member, call (215) 732-1600 or visit www.rosenbach.org.

The Rosenbach Museum & Library seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in exhibitions, programs, and research based on its remarkable and expanding collections.