Address
Phone
Main Library
(617) 727-2590
Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Special Collections Department
(617) 727-2595
Open M-F 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fax
(617) 727-9730
Details of Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
Overview of Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
The State Library is located in the Massachusetts State House at 24 Beacon Street in Boston
Hours for Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
Monday - Friday:
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Parking at Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
Unfortunately, there is no free or visitor parking available. Metered spaces are available on a limited basis. The closest parking garage is the Boston Common Garage located on Charles Street, between the Boston Common and the Public Garden
Services at Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
- Room 341: Main Library Reading Room and Reference Services
- Room 442: Newspapers, Periodicals, and Conference Room
- Room 55: Special Collections Department
Restrictions at Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
Closed on Massachusetts Legal Holidays
More info for Visiting the State Library of Massachusetts
- The Special Collections Department (Room 55) is located in the west wing at the front of the building. Proceed to the end of the west wing corridor on the first floor and take the elevator at the end of the hall to the basement. Special Collections is to the right when exiting the elevator.
- The main reading room (Room 341) and the periodicals balcony (Room 442) are located in the rear of the building on the third and fourth floors.