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 school children and families to scholars and casual visitors from around the corner and around the globe.

The Rosenbach seeks to inspire curiosity, inquiry, and creativity by engaging broad audiences in exhibitions, programs, and research based on its remarkable and expanding collections. 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 learn more about how you can support the Rosenbach, click here.

Guided Tours

Let one of our expert docents guide you through the Rosenbach brothers’ 19th-century townhouse. (more)

Exhibitions

We regularly mount special exhibitions that highlight the depth and breadth of the collection. (more)

Programs & Events

We offer a wide variety of programs, from family events to scholar-led reading groups, all-year round. (more)

Research Services

The collections are available by appointment. Research visits are free. Research Hours by appointment only. (more)

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